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Grinder

Align Precision Philadelphia
Horsham, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Grinder to join our manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for precision grinding of metal and other materials to meet strict specifications, ensuring the highest quality standards. Your expertise in machine operation, blueprint reading, and measurement tools will help us produce components that meet exacting tolerances. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to the creation of top-tier products in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Builds fixtures to print for CNC machines & assembly. Build fixtures to print for CNC machines & assembly. Machine prototype parts to print. Machine secondary operations and rework parts. Responsible for accuracy of own work. Use inspection gauges and equipment to check work. Must be able to wear personal safety gear as required to meet OSHA regulations, ie., goggles, gloves, back belt, apron, and respirator when required. Basic blueprint reading and mil spec knowledge. Fill out required paperwork and required documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Moves device to dress wheel.
  • Moves controls and reads dials to set rotation speeds and feed rates.
  • Positions and tightens stops to limit table travel.
  • Moves controls to feed workpiece to wheel or vice versa.
  • Turns valve handle and directs flow of coolant against wheel and workpiece.
  • Verifies dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and load test equipment.
  • May dress grinding wheel to specified profile for contour grinding, using special fixtures and tools.
  • May grind nonmetallic materials, such as plastics.
  • May operate tracer attachment to duplicate contours from templates or models.
  • Positions and secures workpiece on magnetic chuck, in holding fixture, or directly to machine table.
  • Selects grinding wheel, grinding speeds, and feed rates for each operation according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives, and mounts wheel on spindle.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.  

Travel Required: N/A

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety to themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Join our team if you're passionate about precision machining and eager to contribute your skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting!

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $42

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