Precision Cylindrical Grinding Specialist — OD/ID, CNC & Manual
Location: Nationwide, frequent travel to customer sites
Compensation: 40+ dollars per hour, plus 125 to 180 dollars per day tax-free per diem, and 0.76 dollars per mile mileage reimbursement
Engagement: Multi-month projects of 6 months or more, with ongoing assignment pipeline
A day in the life on the road
You touch down in a new city, roll into a clean, buzzing shop, and get briefed on a batch of complex parts that demand tenths and flawless finishes. You review the print, confirm GD&T callouts, and choose the right wheel for the alloy in front of you. After a careful setup on OD and ID grinders, you dial in, dress, and verify runout. First piece is inspected with micrometers, bore gages, height gages, and an optical comparator. A CMM report confirms you are in the sweet spot. You troubleshoot a surface finish issue, tweak feeds and speeds, and the parts start flowing. Another plant. Another challenge. Same commitment to precision.
What you will handle
- End-to-end setup and operation of OD, ID, and cylindrical CNC and manual grinding equipment
- One-off and short-run components produced to extremely tight tolerances
- On-the-fly machine adjustments and process troubleshooting
- Selection, dressing, and care of grinding wheels for peak performance
- Work with exotic alloys and hardened steels
- Blueprint and GD&T interpretation to plan each operation
- Hands-on inspections using micrometers, bore gages, height gages, optical comparators, CMMs, and other precision tools
- Maintain dimensional accuracy and exceptional surface finishes in fast-paced environments
- Partner with shop teams to solve manufacturing challenges
What you bring
- 5 or more years in OD, ID, or cylindrical grinding across CNC and manual platforms
- Proven success holding tight tolerances and producing precision components
- Manual grinding background preferred; CNC grinding experience a plus
- Expert blueprint reading and GD&T fluency
- Advanced inspection, troubleshooting, and problem-solving strengths
- Experience machining or grinding exotic materials and hardened steels preferred
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime when needed
- Willing and able to travel nationwide for project work
Pay and benefits
- Competitive base pay starting at 40+ dollars per hour, based on experience
- Tax-free per diem: 125 to 180 dollars per day
- Mileage reimbursement: 0.76 dollars per mile
- Overtime opportunities
- Health and dental insurance
- Employee referral program
- Long-term, open-ended project opportunities
Are we describing you
- A true precision grinder who owns setup through inspection
- Comfortable jumping into new shops and equipment
- Professional, reliable, quality-driven
- Team-minded and solutions oriented
- Proud of your craft and energized by challenging work
- Consistently meets demanding specifications
Tools and technologies you may encounter
- CNC Mill 3-4 axis VMC: Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon
- Surface Grinder: Okamoto, Harig, Chevalier, Boyarschultz, Acer, Blanchard
- Manual Grinder: Okamoto, Cin-Milacron, Norton, Harig, Heald, Chevalier, Kent
- CNC Lathe 2-4 axis: Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon, Quick Tech
- CNC Grinder: Mitsubishi, Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Toyoda, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Tru-Tech
- Jig Grinder: Moore, Cleereman
- Cylindrical Grinder Machine
- ID Grinder Machine
- OD and ID Grinding Machine
About Nordic Solutions
We advance manufacturing across the United States by deploying elite grinders to solve complex problems. Our values guide every project: Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility.
Ready to go where the work is and be rewarded for your mastery
Apply now to join a team that values craftsmanship, precision, and continuous growth.