ID Grinder
FlexTrades is hiring ID Grinder Machinists for nationwide project-based assignments supporting high-precision manufacturing environments. This role is built for machinists who understand internal and external grinding, hold tight tolerances without compromise, and take pride in producing parts that pass inspection the first time.
If you are comfortable setting up precision grinding equipment, working from detailed prints, and maintaining strict geometric requirements, this opportunity fits your skill set.
Position Overview
The ID Grinder is responsible for setting up and operating precision grinding equipment across multiple production areas. This includes finish-grinding internal and external components while maintaining tight dimensional and geometric tolerances in accordance with engineering specifications and control plans.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate precision grinding equipment for internal and external components
- Perform finish-grinding operations to meet tight dimensional and geometric requirements
- Interpret blueprints, GD&T callouts, and inspection documentation to ensure compliance
- Inspect completed parts using micrometers, gauges, and other metrology tools
- Follow established control plans and document inspection results as required
- Dress, true, and sharpen grinding wheels to maintain production standards
- Perform tool offsets, changeovers, and machine adjustments to maintain part quality
- Safely handle raw materials and finished parts, including operation of overhead lifting equipment
Qualifications
- Direct experience setting up and operating precision grinding equipment
- Ability to hold extremely tight tolerances and meet strict quality standards
- Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and GD&T specifications
- Skilled use of measurement tools including micrometers, gauges, and optical inspection equipment
- Experience dressing and maintaining grinding wheels and adjusting machine offsets
- Comfortable performing changeovers and managing tool life in a production environment
- Ability to safely lift and maneuver materials and operate lifting devices as required
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers protect quality, extend equipment life, and maintain production uptime by placing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Our teams support aerospace, medical device, automotive, energy, and precision industrial manufacturing operations nationwide. When tolerances are tight and performance matters, FlexTrades delivers.
Apply today to bring your grinding expertise to projects where precision is non-negotiable.
FlexTrades is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
