Precision Grinder / Grinding Machinist
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | 8-Hour Shift | OT Available
Pay: $23-$30/hr DOE
Type: Temp-to-Hire
TrendHR is hiring experienced Precision Grinders for a precision machining company serving aerospace, energy, industrial manufacturing, and specialized equipment industries. This is a custom job-shop environment focused on high-quality, precision-machined components, not repetitive production grinding.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate OD, ID, Surface, and Blanchard grinders
- Grind parts to precise dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements
- Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Select and dress grinding wheels for various materials and applications
- Perform machine adjustments to maintain accuracy
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators
- Work with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys
- Complete multiple setups and transition between custom jobs
- Maintain equipment and follow safety and quality standards
- Collaborate with machinists and shop leadership to meet deadlines
Qualifications
- Experience as a Precision Grinder, Grinding Machinist, Tool Grinder, or similar role
- Hands-on OD and/or ID grinding experience
- Surface grinding experience required
- Blanchard grinding experience strongly preferred
- Ability to independently set up grinding equipment
- Strong blueprint reading and machining drawing interpretation skills
- Experience holding tight tolerances
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
- Knowledge of grinding wheels, dressing, feeds, speeds, and surface finishes
- Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work independently in a custom machining environment
- Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
Preferred: Experience across multiple grinding processes, including OD, ID, Surface, and Blanchard grinding.