
Posted 22 days ago
Machine Operator (First Shift)
AI Summary
Sets up and operates centerless grinding machines to grind external cylindrical or tapered surfaces of metal, aluminum and plastic workpieces to blueprint specifications. Reads blueprints and job orders, inspects parts, and completes production paperwork on first shift.
About this role
What We’re Looking For:
We have an exciting opportunity to join a fun, employee-focused environment with a growing manufacturing company. The Centerless Grinder will be responsible for setting up and operating one or more centerless grinding machines to grind external cylindrical or tapered surfaces of rotating metal, aluminum, plastic workpieces to blueprint specifications, following instructions and applying knowledge of grinding procedures. Responsibilities range from reading blueprints and job orders for product specifications to setting up, testing and operating grinding machines.
If your personal mantra is “Professionalism, Confidentiality, and Motivation equal Success… and that Success is me” we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Need To Be Successful:
- A vocational education or apprenticeship in an industrial environment
- Prior manufacturing work experience
- Experience using a manual micrometer
- Obtains basic math and mechanical aptitudes
- High standards of dependability, quality and service
- And most importantly, enjoys coming to work, being part of a team, and getting “stuff” done
What You Can Expect (The Day to Day):
- Manufacturing quality parts in a timely manner, inspecting and measuring to ensure quality and completeness
- Identify and report on problems, looking for solutions and seeking continuous improvements in procedures
- Reading blueprints and job orders to understand product specifications
- Accurately completing paperwork
- And most importantly, enjoys coming to work, being part of a team, and getting “stuff” done
First Shift 6:00am to 2:45pm Monday through Friday
Skills
Explore related jobs
More jobs at Boston Centerless
Similar Centerless Grinding jobs
Jobs in Woburn
- JOperations Associate (Part-Time)Jackpot · Woburn, Massachusetts
- C
Commercial Pest Control TechnicianCareers Rollins · Woburn, Massachusetts - E
Veterinary Technician, RadiologyEthos Veterinary Health · Woburn, Massachusetts - T
Senior Operations Associate (Woburn)Terrestrial Bio · Woburn, Massachusetts - K
Rotational Development Program - Door DepartmentKamco Supply Corp. of Boston · Woburn, Massachusetts - AEngineer 1 - Staff EngineerApex Companies · Quincy, MA
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.