Precision Surface Cylindrical Grinder

AILERON INC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

AILERON INC is looking for an experienced grinder/moldmaker in Salt Lake City, Utah, to join our high-precision mold shop. The role demands expertise in precision grinding, emphasizing craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail, with a focus on intricate components and tight tolerances.

We offer competitive pay, health insurance, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for advancement. Join our team to work on challenging and rewarding precision tooling in a modern, clean, and professional environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on close-tolerance grinding.
• Strong experience in precision surface grinding and cylindrical grinding.
• Experience working with small, delicate, and intricate features.

Responsibilities

• Grind small and intricate mold components to precision.
• Perform flat/surface grinding work with precision tolerances.
• Undertake profile grinding and pinch-peel grinding.

Skills

Precision surface grinding

Cylindrical grinding

Attention to detail

Ability to hold tight tolerances

Self-motivation

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

We are a high-precision mold shop specializing in close-tolerance medical injection molds and mold components. We’re looking for an experienced grinder/moldmaker who values craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail.

This is not production grinding. It is precision toolmaking for intricate mold components where tenths matter and surface finish matters. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and has experience in making small, complex components with exceptional accuracy and finish.

What You’ll Work On

• Small and intricate mold components
• Flat / surface grinding work, +/- .0001”
• Profile grinding
• Pinch-peel grinding (willing to train the right person)
• Cylindrical / dedtru grinding

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience working on close-tolerance grinding
• Strong experience in:
  • Precision surface grinding
  • Cylindrical grinding
• Ability to hold extremely tight tolerances and maintain superior finishes
• Experience working with small, delicate, and intricate features

Big Plus

• Centerless grinding experience
• Dedtru grinding experience
• Grinding mold components

What We Value

• Pride in craftsmanship
• Patience and precision
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Clean, organized work habits
• Someone who cares about quality more than speed alone

Our Shop Environment

We’ve invested heavily in creating an environment where talented people can do their best work.

• Modern close-tolerance machining equipment
• Temperature-controlled shop environment
• Clean, organized, professional workspace
• On-premises gym
• Comfortable lunchroom and break areas
• Flex-time
• Challenging and rewarding precision work

Compensation & Opportunity

• Competitive pay based on experience and ability
• Medical Insurance, paid time off
• Opportunity to work on advanced medical tooling
• Long-term growth potential
• Team culture built around professionalism, precision, and craftsmanship

We value quality, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement — and we provide the equipment and environment to support it.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-level precision tooling alongside people who appreciate skilled craftsmanship and precision machining. If you enjoy building intricate, high-precision components and take pride in exceptional work, we’d like to talk.