Surface Grinder

Oberg Industries • Freeport, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oberg Industries is seeking an experienced Surface Grinder to join its skilled machining team. The role involves setting up and operating manual surface grinding equipment, inspecting complex parts, and supporting high-quality manufacturing in a safety-focused, on-site environment. The work emphasizes precision, blueprint accuracy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

The Surface Grinder inspects parts before grinding and checks components from other departments for accuracy and quality. The role also involves reviewing blueprints for inconsistencies, verifying dimensions against specifications, fixturing complex parts, developing manufacturing methods, diagnosing equipment or process issues, and recording job times and production data.

Oberg Industries describes itself as a local, family-owned contract manufacturing partner. Its workforce is supported by continuous learning, cross-training, apprenticeships, and advancement opportunities. The work environment is temperature-controlled.

Requirements

• Completion of a 2½-year Surface Grinding Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• U.S. citizenship or ability to comply with U.S. export regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Ability to work on-site; remote work is not available.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, or kneel for up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted with control.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level and maintain hand dexterity for extended periods.
• Ability to use hands to handle tools, controls, and precision components.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, ear protection, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts before grinding for chips, cracks, or other defects.
• Set up and operate manual surface grinding equipment to tight tolerances.
• Verify workpiece dimensions against blueprints and specifications.
• Inspect parts received from other departments for accuracy and quality.
• Review blueprints and identify inconsistencies or potential issues.
• Fixture parts and develop manufacturing methods for complex components.
• Diagnose and correct equipment or process issues using prior experience and test tools.
• Provide input on process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Accurately record job times and production data.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours per day worked.
• 20% shift differential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no premiums paid.
• Medical benefit opt-out with reimbursement option.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability with no employee contribution.
• Death benefit.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match.
• Oberg 401(k) profit-sharing contribution.
• Quarterly bonus program based on company performance.
• Paid time off earning up to 5 weeks.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Temperature-controlled work environment.
• Family-friendly atmosphere.
• Employee referral program incentive pay.
• Health club membership reimbursement.
• Tool purchase program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Cross-training, apprenticeships, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED