Precision Grinder | Day Shift | Sign on Bonus

PI (PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE) SINGAPORE LLP; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision motion and automation systems is seeking a Precision Grinder to join their team in Hopkinton, MA. In this full-time role, you will focus on flat grinding operations for precision components, ensuring high quality and compliance with stringent tolerances. Ideal candidates will have solid foundational skills in machining and grinding, along with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Competitive pay, great benefits, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus being offered.

Benefits

401k match

Blue Cross medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with machining and grinding concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform flat grinding operations on components.
• Inspect parts to verify tolerances and specifications.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Machining concepts

Grinding fundamentals

Blueprint interpretation

Self-sufficiency

Numerical abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Surface grinders

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

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 ourHopkinton, MA location. This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. This position will be responsible for the build and assembly of precision machinery, automation systems, and motion control systems. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in Precision Surface Grinding with very stringent dimensional and flatness tolerances.

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, inquiringmind 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts and strategies (gained through experience or training)
• Proficient numerical abilities
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions
• 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.