Precision Machinist – Surface Grinding

Moeller Precision Tool - South; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical

Dental & vision coverage

FSA + PTO + paid holidays

Overtime

Job summary

Moeller Precision Tool, near Nashville, TN, seeks a Precision Machinist – Surface Grinding to perform setups and precision machining of tool steel components in a clean, climate-controlled shop. Overtime is available; benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, inspecting parts to meet tight tolerances, and working across machining and surface grinding operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining (manual or CNC).
• Hands-on surface grinding experience preferred.
• Background in tool steel machining strongly preferred.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface grinding setups (manual grinding, fixturing, blocks).
• Execute precision machining of tool steel components.
• Read blueprints and machine to tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts to meet quality standards.
• Work across machining and surface grinding operations.

Skills

Machining experience

Surface grinding experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Precision Machinist – Surface Grinding

Near Nashville, TN | $20–$25/hr + OT

Join a leading precision shop specializing in machining and surface grinding. At Moeller Precision Tool, you’ll work in a clean, climate-controlled environment producing high-quality tooling components using modern equipment—including surface grinders, CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual machines, and EDM wire technology.

Why Apply?

• Clean, climate-controlled machine shop.
• Advanced machining environment (manual + CNC equipment).
• Consistent work in tool steel machining.
• Overtime available every week.
• Excellent benefits + career growth.
• Family-owned company with global stability.

Pay & Benefits:

• $20.00 – $25.00/hr (based on experience).
• Overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical.
• Dental & vision coverage.
• FSA + PTO + paid holidays.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform surface grinding setups (manual grinding, fixturing, blocks).
• Execute precision machining of tool steel components.
• Read blueprints and machine to tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts to meet quality standards.
• Work across machining and surface grinding operations.

What You Need:

• Experience in machining (manual or CNC).
• Hands-on surface grinding experience preferred.
• Background in tool steel machining strongly preferred.
• Blueprint reading skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Tool steel and Surface Grinding experience.

Schedule:

• Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30/5:30 PM (Mon–Fri).
• 45–50 hours/week (OT Required).
• Occasional Saturdays.

Location:

Just 15 minutes from Nashville with easy highway access, nearby restaurants, and housing options.

About Moeller Precision Tool:

Since 1953, Moeller has been a global leader in precision machining, surface grinding, and tooling solutions for automotive, appliance, and pharmaceutical industries.

Whether you're an experienced machinist or building your skills in machining and surface grinding, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Moeller.