CNC OD/ID Grinding Machinist | Up to $37/hr
About The Position
KMM Group is seeking a skilled CNC OD/ID Grinding Machinist for their precision manufacturing team in Hatboro, PA. This role is for an individual who values detail and understands that grinding involves more than just operating a machine; it requires reading the part, controlling the process, protecting customer components, and producing tight-tolerance work for industries where failure is not an option. The work supports medical device, aerospace, defense, space exploration, and high-precision contract manufacturing programs. The machinist will work with premium grinding equipment, experienced teammates, and parts that demand focus, craftsmanship, and technical judgment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will also be considered).
- Experience with OD grinding, ID grinding, CNC grinding, cylindrical grinding, or precision machining preferred.
- Experience with tight-tolerance manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with CNC conversational programming is a plus.
- Experience in medical device, aerospace, defense, contract manufacturing, toolroom, production machining, or precision manufacturing environments is helpful.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Comfort using precision measuring tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
- Ability to work carefully with high-value customer components.
- Willingness to learn advanced grinding techniques.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and process discipline.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid Green Card (ITAR Requirement).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CNC conversational programming is a plus.
- Experience in medical device, aerospace, defense, contract manufacturing, toolroom, production machining, or precision manufacturing environments is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Operate and develop expertise in advanced grinding processes, including OD grinding, ID grinding, CNC cylindrical grinding, grinding between centers, chucking OD grinding, chucking ID grinding, non-round grinding, and precision grinding for tight-tolerance components.
- Perform conversational CNC grinding programming and multi-tool grinding setups.
- Conduct in-process inspection and quality checks.
- Operate grinding equipment including Kellenberger Kel-Vista CNC grinders, Kellenberger Kel-Vita CNC grinder with non-round grinding capability, and Jones & Shipman CNC grinder.
- Set up and operate CNC grinding machines for precision components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other inspection equipment.
- Track job time accurately through job clock-in and clock-out.
- Follow scheduled job lists created by the supervisor.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance technicians on critical inspections.
- Handle customer components carefully to reduce scrap and protect high-value parts.
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, efficiency, repeatability, and process control.
- Troubleshoot grinding issues related to setup, finish, size, geometry, and part condition.
- Support continuous improvement, process development, and risk reduction.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Supplemental health insurance options
- Total wellbeing programs and mobile mental health support
- Financial Academy
- Paid holidays and PTO
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and education programs
- Dedicated Manager of Training
- Dedicated HR support
- Employee advocacy support for benefits-related needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
