Precision Grinder Machinist

AMETEK, Inc.; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Precitech, Inc., Keene, NH, is seeking a Precision Grinder Machinist to set up and operate surface grinding equipment and produce finished components to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will read prints, determine feeds and speeds, select grinding wheels, and use measuring instruments. This hourly role requires physical work, safety awareness, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training with 2+ years of experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and inspection reports to machine finished components.
• Experience determining feed rates and operating speeds for grinding processes.
• Experience with tooling selection and grinding wheel choices for precision parts.
• Ability to use a broad range of measuring instruments and electronic indicators.
• Experience using computers in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate surface grinding machines to produce high precision components to exacting specifications.
• Operate other machine tools as assigned.
• Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Complete required paperwork to record volume and production time.
• Maintain equipment for efficient operation and safety compliance.
• Train or instruct others as requested.
• Stand for extended periods and handle lifting up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Grinding machines

Read prints

Feeds & speeds

Grinding wheels

Measuring instruments

CNC basics

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

Grinding wheels

Tooling selection

Gauges / calipers

Job description

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Business Unit: Ophthalmic & Precision Solutions

Posting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Job Description:

Precitech is seeking an experienced Precision Grinder Machinist with the ability to set up and operate precision surface grinding machines, to produce finished components to extremely close tolerances. The successful candidate will have prior surface grind or CNC machining experience and be able to read prints and follow work instructions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate surface grinding machines to produce high precision components to exacting specifications.
• Operate various other machine tools as assigned.
• Regularly interface with product engineering and manufacturing engineering.
• Perform special projects with minimum direction using prints or verbal instructions.
• Work collaboratively with others, including instructing or training others as requested.
• Complete necessary paperwork as required to record volume and production time.
• Properly maintain equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Operate safely and follow all safety procedures.
• Stand for extended periods, reach with both hands, and bend as necessary. Frequent lifting up to 40 lbs. regularly.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to grind and machine a variety of materials.
• Read and work with prints and detailed specifications, and inspection reports to machine finished components.
• Experience in determining feed rates and operating speeds.
• Experience in tooling and selecting grinding wheels.
• Ability to use a broad range of measuring instruments, gauges, and electronic indicators.
• Experience using computers in a manufacturing environment.
• Operate handling equipment ie: pallet jacks, and lifting cranes.

Education:

• High school diploma and or advanced technical training, 2 or more years equivalent experience in a similar environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of machining skills sufficient enough to perform in this position.

AMETEK Precitech, Inc., located in Keene, NH, is a manufacturer of ultra precision machine tools used to manufacture the world's most sophisticated precision optics.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].