Senior Technician, Grinding

Niron Magnetics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,083 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental healthcare

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Experience in a fun, high-performing manufacturing environment

Job summary

Niron Magnetics in Minneapolis is seeking a Grinding Technician to operate grinding processes essential for daily production goals. This role demands significant experience (8-10 years) in grinding operations and involves setting up grinding equipment, performing inspections, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The pay ranges from $32 to $41 hourly based on experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a 401k plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in grinding operations.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Experience in a manufacturing or technician role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform grinding operations safely and accurately.
• Set up, operate, and monitor grinding equipment.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine equipment or process issues.
• Document work and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Significant experience in grinding operations

Proficient operation of production equipment

Ability to monitor processes

Working knowledge of grinding processes

Accurate interpretation of work instructions

Comfortable working on the production floor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

The Grinding Technician is responsible for safely and reliably operating grinding processes to support daily production goals. This role focuses on accurate execution of standard work, maintaining equipment performance, and identifying issues early to ensure consistent quality and throughput. As experience grows, the technician is expected to troubleshoot routine issues and contribute to operational stability.

What you'll do

• Perform grinding operations safely and accurately in accordance with standard work and safety protocols.
• Set up, operate, and monitor grinding equipment to meet quality and production requirements.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish meet specifications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate routine equipment or process issues as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Document work, measurements, and issues so others can clearly understand status and handoffs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to improve quality, safety, or efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience, 8-10 years, in grinding operations
• Proficient operation of production equipment with strong attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to monitor processes, recognize abnormalities, and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of grinding processes, tooling, and measurement techniques (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
• Accurate interpretation of work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, machining, or technician role preferred.
• Ability to follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements consistently.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and performing hands‑on technical work.

Nice to Have

• Experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, and gauges).
• Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments.

Our pay and benefits

• Salary range: $32-$41 hourly, depending on experience, education, and skills
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment