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Entry Level Centerless Grinder Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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... operating a Centerless grinder (experience with Cincinnati and Royal Master Centerless grinders preferred). Or * 3 or more years of Surface Grinding with set-up and operation of a manual and / or ...

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... operating a Centerless grinder (experience with Cincinnati and Royal Master Centerless grinders preferred). Or * 3 or more years of Surface Grinding with set-up and operation of a manual and / or ...

Grinder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Job Type Full-time Description The Grinder Operator is responsible for daily setup and operation of ... Set up and operate centerless grinding machines (through-feed, in-feed, automatic feed, or end-feed ...

Grinder Operator: 2nd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

The Grinder Operator is responsible for daily setup and operation of centerless grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of fiberglass composite workpieces to ...

Grinder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Set up and operate centerless grinding machines (through-feed, in-feed, automatic feed, or end-feed) to produce parts to exact tolerances. * Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and ...

Grinder Operator: 2nd Shift

Walkerton, IN

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Set up and operate centerless grinding machines (through-feed, in-feed, automatic feed, or end-feed) to produce parts to exact tolerances. * Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and ...

Grinder Operator: 3rd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

The Grinder Operator is responsible for daily setup and operation of centerless grinding machines to grind external or internal cylindrical or tapered surfaces of fiberglass composite workpieces to ...

Grinder Operator: 2nd Shift

Walkerton, IN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Job Type Full-time Description The Grinder Operator is responsible for daily setup and operation of ... Set up and operate centerless grinding machines (through-feed, in-feed, automatic feed, or end-feed ...

Operate centerless grinder machinery upholding and adhering to production standards and ISO 9001 ... Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power ...

Machine Operator / Grinder

Montebello, CA

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Position Overview The Machine Operator - Grinder is responsible for setting up, operating, and ... Set up and operate grinders, including surface, cylindrical, or centerless grinders. * Adjust ...

Grinder Operator Job Responsibilities ... Set up and operate grinding machines including external, internal, surface, centerless, cylindrical ...

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Entry Level Centerless Grinder Operator information

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How much do entry level centerless grinder operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level centerless grinder operator in the United States is $22.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Centerless Grinder Operator vs Entry Level CNC Machinist?

AspectEntry Level Centerless Grinder OperatorEntry Level CNC Machinist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical or vocational training often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing floors, operating grinding machinesMachine shops, operating CNC machines
Industry UsageCommon in metalworking and manufacturingUsed across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level grinding rolesComparing machining roles for entry-level positions

Both roles are entry-level manufacturing positions requiring technical training, but the Centerless Grinder Operator focuses on grinding metal parts using specialized machines, while the CNC Machinist operates computer-controlled machines for diverse manufacturing tasks. Your choice depends on your interest in manual grinding versus automated machining processes.

What are the most commonly searched types of Centerless Grinder Operator jobs? The most popular types of Centerless Grinder Operator jobs are:
Infographic showing various Entry Level Centerless Grinder Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,728 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Machinist - Grinding 1st and 2nd Shift

Precision Punch and Tooling

Bristol, CT • On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

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Job description

Machinist – Grinding 1st and 2nd Shift

Centerless Grinding, OD Grinding and Surface Grinding

Precision Punch and Tooling, located in Berlin, CT, is a growing company with state-of-the-art equipment and factory.  Because of our continuing growth, we are offering opportunities for experienced, skilled Centerless Grinders, OD Grinders, Surface Grinders and Form Grinders for our First and Second Shift manufacturing operation.

If you have some or most of these skills and experiences, you owe it to yourself to apply for any of the career opportunities listed below:
First and Second Shift Opportunities:

  • Minimum of 3 years OD / Form / Shape Grinding.  Must be able to grind a radius and angles while holding tolerances of + or – 0.0001 of an inch.

      Experience with set-up and operation (3 years minimum). 

 

      Or

  • 3 or more years of Centerless Grinding with in-feed experience setting up and independently operating a Centerless grinder (experience with Cincinnati and Royal Master Centerless grinders preferred).

Or
 

  • 3 or more years of Surface Grinding with set-up and operation of a manual and / or automatic Surface Grinder (experience with Blanchard, Okamoto, Harig, Amada, Wasino and ELB surface grinders are preferred).
     

Or

  • Manual OD, ID, Shape and Form Grinding.  Must be able to grind a radius and angles while holding tolerances of + or – 0.0001 of an inch.

      Experience with set-up and operation (3 years minimum).   

And

  • Good shop math skills.
  • Experience reading and working with blueprints.
  • Strong working knowledge of measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, etc...
  • Dependability is a must and work independently as well as successfully contributing as part of a team.

  In addition to our positive environment, we offer excellent wages and benefits.


Company Description

Precision Punch and Tooling, located in Berlin, CT, is a Premier Manufacturer based in Connecticut experiencing tremendous growth with state-of-the-art equipment and a modern factory. Precision Punch and Tooling is a leader in the industries we serve and has a strong culture of Lean Manufacturing and is committed to Six Sigma practices and methodologies.