Surface Grinder

Don's Machine Shop, Inc.; West Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Don’s Machine Shop in West Pittston, PA is seeking a highly experienced Surface Grinder to join our shop team. This skilled machinist must independently set up and operate surface grinding equipment, hold tight tolerances, and consistently produce quality work in a busy shop.

You will read blueprints, select grinding wheels, set feeds and speeds, and inspect parts with precision instruments. The right candidate has extensive hands-on grinding experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a

Qualifications

• Extensive, proven experience setting up and operating precision surface grinders in a machine shop environment.
• Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances and produce consistent surface finishes.
• Strong blueprint-reading and precision measurement skills.
• Thorough understanding of grinding wheels, abrasives, wheel dressing, workholding, and material behavior.
• Ability to complete jobs independently from setup through final inspection.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate surface grinders to finish precision metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job specifications, and required tolerances.
• Select, mount, balance, and dress grinding wheels appropriate for the material and application.
• Set up and secure workpieces using magnetic chucks, fixtures, and other workholding methods.
• Determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and grinding techniques to achieve specified dimensions, flatness, parallelism, and surface finish.
• Inspect work using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Recognize and correct grinding issues such as chatter, burning, taper, and distortion.
• Maintain equipment, monitor wheel condition, and report maintenance needs.
• Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Surface grinding

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Teamwork

Job description

Don’s Machine Shop in West Pittston, PA, is seeking a highly experienced Surface Grinder to join our shop team. This position requires a skilled machinist who can independently set up and operate precision surface grinding equipment, hold tight tolerances, and consistently produce quality work. Extensive hands‑on surface grinding experience in a machine shop environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate surface grinders to finish precision metal parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job specifications, and required tolerances.
• Select, mount, balance, and dress grinding wheels appropriate for the material and application.
• Set up and secure workpieces using magnetic chucks, fixtures, and other workholding methods.
• Determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and grinding techniques to achieve specified dimensions, flatness, parallelism, and surface finish.
• Inspect work using micrometers, indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Recognize and correct grinding issues such as chatter, burning, taper, and distortion.
• Maintain equipment, monitor wheel condition, and report maintenance needs.
• Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• Extensive, proven experience setting up and operating precision surface grinders in a machine shop environment.
• Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances and produce consistent surface finishes.
• Strong blueprint‑reading and precision measurement skills.
• Thorough understanding of grinding wheels, abrasives, wheel dressing, workholding, and material behavior.
• Ability to complete jobs independently from setup through final inspection.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well with others.

This position requires an experienced surface grinding professional who can work independently with minimal supervision.