Senior OD/ID Grinding Technician

Tree Top Staffing LLC; Hatboro (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC in Hatboro, PA is seeking a Senior OD/ID Grinding Technician for a precision manufacturing operation. The role focuses on specialized short-run grinding and fine-finishing with extremely tight tolerances, including CNC and manual grinding, and direct-hire employment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of OD/ID grinding, experience programming at the machine, and a strong grasp of quality control.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of OD/ID grinding experience.
• Experience setting up and operating precision grinding equipment.
• CNC or conversational programming at the machine.
• Manual grinding and understanding of machine setup and process behavior.
• Reading engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate OD and ID grinding equipment.
• Grind between centers, chucking OD/ID, non-round grinding as needed.
• Produce components to tight tolerances with high precision.
• Program CNC or conversationally at the machine.
• Inspect and adjust based on inspection results.
• Maintain job tracking and time records.
• Collaborate with QA on inspection and process control.
• Identify improvements to quality and cycle time.

Skills

OD/ID grinding

CNC programming

Manual grinding

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Education

Technical school / apprenticeship

Tools

Kellenberger Kel-Vita CNC grinders

Jones & Shipman CNC grinders

Job description

SENIOR OD/ID GRINDING TECHNICIAN | PRECISION MANUFACTURING

Schedule: First Shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Compensation: Up to $37 per hour, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

POSITION OVERVIEW

Tree Top Staffing is recruiting an experienced Senior OD/ID Grinding Technician for a precision manufacturing organization in Hatboro, Pennsylvania.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled grinding professional who takes pride in producing complex, high-value components to exceptionally tight tolerances. The work primarily consists of specialized, short-run grinding and fine-finishing projects rather than repetitive production or heavy stock removal.

Assignments may range from several hours to several days and frequently involve customer-supplied parts or materials. Quality, careful handling, process control, and scrap prevention are critical to success.

The ideal candidate will bring strong OD and ID grinding experience, machine-level CNC programming capabilities, manual grinding expertise, and the technical judgment needed to consistently produce precise, high-quality work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up, program, and operate OD and ID grinding equipment
• Perform grinding between centers, chucking OD grinding, chucking ID grinding, and non-round grinding when required
• Produce components to extremely tight tolerances, commonly including .0002 inches on diameter and 50 millionths on roundness and other geometric requirements
• Complete CNC and conversational programming directly at the machine
• Operate manual grinding equipment and make adjustments based on machine feel, part condition, and inspection results
• Review job requirements, drawings, specifications, priorities, and expected completion times
• Work closely with Quality Assurance on parts requiring advanced inspection or additional process control
• Handle customer-supplied parts and materials with exceptional care while minimizing scrap and protecting product integrity
• Troubleshoot grinding challenges and make appropriate machine, tooling, and process adjustments
• Maintain accurate job tracking and time records
• Participate in risk analysis and FMEA activities when required
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, repeatability, cycle time, and overall process efficiency
• Cross-train in other manufacturing areas to develop a broader understanding of company processes

GRINDING EQUIPMENT

The grinding department utilizes equipment that includes:

• Kellenberger Kel-Vita CNC grinders with non-round grinding capability
• Jones & Shipman CNC grinders with conversational programming

Experience with Kellenberger, Jones & Shipman, or comparable precision OD/ID grinding equipment is highly desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of OD/ID grinding experience preferred
• Strong experience setting up and operating precision grinding equipment
• CNC or conversational programming experience directly at the machine
• Manual grinding experience and a strong understanding of machine setup, process behavior, and machine feel
• Experience performing tight-tolerance grinding and fine-finishing work
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, specifications, and geometric tolerance requirements
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, careful part handling, and scrap prevention
• Ability to work effectively with grinding technicians, production leadership, engineering, and Quality Assurance
• Technical school, machining program, apprenticeship, or pre-apprenticeship training is a plus

Candidates with advanced technical expertise and the ability to serve as a resource to other grinding technicians will receive strongest consideration for the top of the compensation range.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand at a machine for extended periods, including shifts of up to 10 hours when required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing floor
• Ability to complete computer and workstation responsibilities as required

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Specialized precision grinding work rather than repetitive high-volume production
• Exposure to complex parts, challenging tolerances, and advanced grinding processes
• Opportunity to work with both CNC and manual grinding equipment
• Direct-hire opportunity with compensation up to $37 per hour for a highly experienced technical grinder

Tree Top Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their experience, qualifications, and ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.