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Entry Level Centerless Grinder Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Grinder Operator

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Centerless grinder, ID grinder, surface grinder, CNC step grinder, related tools and equipment ... using operator control panel as required. * Generates equipment sequence for metal removal ...

Grinder Operator

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Centerless grinder, ID grinder, surface grinder, CNC step grinder, related tools and equipment ... using operator control panel as required. * Generates equipment sequence for metal removal ...

Machine Operator

Huntington, IN

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

The general job requirements of a Centerless Grinder Operator are: 1) Sets up and operates centerless grinding machines to grind external cylindrical surfaces of metal workpieces to blueprint ...

Machine Operator

Huntington, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

The general job requirements of a Centerless Grinder Operator are: 1) Sets up and operates centerless grinding machines to grind external cylindrical surfaces of metal workpieces to blueprint ...

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 ...

CNC Grinder

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

As a CNC Grinder Operator at Regal Rexnord Thomson/Nook Cleveland Division your focus will be to: * Set up centerless grinder machinery. * Operate centerless grinder machinery upholding and adhering ...

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Grinder Operator

Sylmar, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Grinding Operator 2nd Shift Department/ Area: Grind Position Summary ... Candidates will be responsible to set-up and operate #2 size CINCINNATTI centerless grinding ...

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 ...

Cylindrical Grinder

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

POSITION - Centerless Grinder JOB LOCATION - New Berlin STARTING DATE - Immediate EMPLOYMENT TERM ... Grinder, Machine Operator, Metal Finishing, Manufacturing, First Shift, Calipers, Micrometers ...

... Operator for our first shift. Starting pay range of $26.00-$30.00/hour. As aCNC Grinder Operatorat Regal Rexnord Thomson/Nook Cleveland Division your focus will be to: * Set up centerless grinder ...

Grinder

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Candidates must have experience operating precision cylindrical grinding machines in a ... No Centerless Grinder experience required * Stable opportunity with potential for permanent hire

Grinder Operator

Strongsville, OH

$16.25 - $20/hr

Minimum 1 year of experience running ID/OD, or centerless grinder Work culture and environment: Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn ...

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

As of Jun 9, 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 June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 1% Physical, and 99% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,728 per year, or $22.9 per hour.
Centerless Grinder 1st shift

Centerless Grinder 1st shift

Regal Rexnord

Cleveland, OH

$26 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Regal Rexnord rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

172nd of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Ready for your next opportunity?

Regal Rexnord Cleveland, home of our Nook Brand is currently hiring aCenterless Grinderfor our 1st shift.

Starting pay range of $26.00-$30.00/hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up centerless grinder machinery.
  • Operate centerless grinder machinery upholding and adhering to production standards and ISO 9001 regulations and guidelines.
  • Inspect product to print, looking for any flaws and defect of material, including deburring if necessary.
  • Move completed material to next workstation.
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment.
  • Daily verbal communication with employees regarding work schedules and jobs. Written and verbal communication with management as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED (One year certificate from college or technical school preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum experience required is 1-3 years
  • Ability to interpret and understand verbal and written directions and interact with multiple personality types.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Mechanically inclined with strong math skills. Ability to read basic measuring devices, including micrometers and calipers. Working knowledge of surface footage and feed rates, and experienced in calculating feeds and speeds.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position.

Regal Rexnordis a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a "U.S. Person", which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.


The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.


Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.


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