Precision Grinder

Physik Instrumente GmbH; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k match

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Blue Cross medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company is seeking a Precision Grinder in Shrewsbury, MA. This full-time position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and competitive pay. Candidates should have experience in precision surface grinding, with a strong focus on quality and independence. Benefits include health insurance, 401k match, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience with machining and grinding concepts and strategies.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to stand and remain on feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Own precision flat grinding operations using surface grinders.
• Transform single piece prototypes to low volume production.
• Perform in-process and final inspection on parts.
• Operate independently and process parts from prints.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Follow 5S and lean practices in ISO 9001 environment.

Skills

Precision Surface Grinding

Machining concepts

Blueprint interpretation

Independent work

Lifting ability 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Surface grinders (Okamoto)

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

Overview

Role Overview We have an immediate opening for a Precision Grinder ($3,000 sign-on bonus!) to work in our advanced manufacturing assembly department based in our Hopkinton, MA location. This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in Precision Surface Grinding with very stringent dimensional and flatness tolerances. Please note that we will be moving to our new facility in Shrewsbury, MA sometime between the end of October and beginning of November.

About Us:

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences.

We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace. Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home.

Responsibilities

You will be primarily responsible for flat grinding components used in our air bearing product line.

• Own precision flat grinding operations using surface grinders (Okamoto)
• Transform single piece prototypes to low volume production
• Perform in-process and final inspection on parts and verify that all print tolerances and specifications are met
• Operate independently and process parts from prints
• Maintain compliance to production schedules, cost requirements and performance specifications
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles and practices in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with machining and grinding concepts and strategies
• Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and related work instructions
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals (gained through experience and training)
• Ability to work self-sufficiently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods of time during scheduled shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts and strategies (gained through experience or training)
• Proficient numerical abilities
• Ability to develop machining/grinding processes
• Experience operating surface and cylindrical grinders

What We Provide

• Low-volume, high-quality work (not high-pressure production)
• Competitive pay + 401k match
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Great benefits: Blue Cross medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holidays, and more

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at [e-mail] for consideration.