Precision Surface Grinder — Prototype/Low-Volume Parts

PI (Physik Instrumente) Group; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Blue Cross medical

Dental insurance

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP in Shrewsbury, MA, is seeking a LinearPrecision Grinder for our advanced manufacturing assembly department. The role focuses on high‑precision surface grinding to support prototype and low-volume production of critical components.

You will perform precision flat grinding and in‑process inspections, reading engineering drawings to maintain strict dimensional tolerances. This full‑time position runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a $3,000 sign‑on bonus

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with machining and grinding concepts, techniques, and strategies.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and related work instructions.
• Working knowledge of grinding fundamentals.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own precision flat grinding operations using surface grinders (Okamoto).
• Transform single piece prototypes to low volume production parts with strict tolerances.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure specifications are met.
• Interpret engineering drawings and process parts independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain alignment with production schedules, cost objectives, and quality standards.
• Apply 5S and lean principles in ISO 9001 compliance.

Skills

Precision surface grinding

Blueprint reading

Machining concepts

Self-sufficient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Okamoto surface grinder

Grinding fundamentals

Job description

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP in Shrewsbury, MA, is seeking a LinearPrecision Grinder for our advanced manufacturing assembly department. The role focuses on high‑precision surface grinding to support prototype and low-volume production of critical components.

You will perform precision flat grinding and in‑process inspections, reading engineering drawings to maintain strict dimensional tolerances. This full‑time position runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a $3,000 sign‑on bonus