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Machine Operator (Surface Grinder)

CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB
Wallkill, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Overview:
FAIR-RITE PRODUCTS CORP. - LOCATED IN WALLKILL, NEW YORK

We are expanding our grinding team!
We are looking to add a member to our team of Surface Grinding Operators on day shift.

Days and Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm


Benefits for Full Time Employees:
  • Salary Range: $20.90/hr - $23.39/hr dependant on expereince
  • Medical, Dental and Vison insurance
  • FSA/HRA
  • 401(k) plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform entry level of skill for set-up, monitor, operate and adjust grinding machines, such as the Gallmayer grinder, Blanchard grinder, Abplanalp grinder or Lapping machines
  • Basic level of knowledge of choosing proper grinding machine as specified by WOP.
  • Follow proper procedures for machine set-up and adjustment.
  • Wash ferrite cores and place in oven.
  • Must learn or be able to check size of parts periodically using appropriate tools as stated in the work instructions
  • Must learn or be able to read micrometer, caliper, dial indicator tools and plot measurements, checking for consistency.
  • Must learn or be able to interpret readings
  • Must learn or be able to inspect parts under microscope to assure a quality product.
  • Complete basic paperwork specified in Work Order Packet including measurements from pre-control forms
  • Other non-essential duties may be assigned as necessary
  • Follow all relevant Quality and / or Environmental standards to which Fair Rite is certified
  • Follow all O.S.H.A. standards and the Fair-Rite Safety and Health Policy.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education / Experience Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • 1 – 3 months on the job training and or experience
Preferred Education / Experience Requirements:
  • Vocational / Technical Education or Technical Training Certificate
  • 3 months on the job training and or experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to operate all grinding machines and instruments
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
  • Ability to work under minimal or no supervision
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to operate CMS / ERP system effectively
  • PC / Computer skills are recommended
  • Ability to use the tool data collection / SPC
  • Good spatial perception
Company Website:
WWW.FAIR-RITE.COM
Company Profile:
Fair-Rite Products Corp. is a family-owned business that was formed in 1952 in Wallkill, New York USA. By 1955, the company was supplying products used in the entertainment electronics industry. Fair-Rite quickly expanded into the rapidly growing EMI suppression market, manufacturing ferrite shield beads. The growing demand lead Fair-Rite into the Medical, Lighting, Automotive, Communication, Aero/Defense, Smart Energy and Industrial Markets. With locations in New York, Illinois and China, Fair-Rite continues to be on the cutting edge of ferrite technology, expanding its product lines across a broad spectrum of exciting new markets.

We offer a full compliment of Company benefits, including a 401K Plan with Company Match. Fair-Rite is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/Disabled/Vets and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary : $21 - $23

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