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-Vista CNC grinders
Kellenberger Kel-Vita CNC grinders with non-round grinding capability
Kellenberger Universal manual grinders
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
First-shift schedule
Direct-hire opportunity with compensation up to $37 per hour for a highly experienced technical grinder
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with Tree Top or review the original LinkedIn posting.
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.
