{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e08b7d1ef00a36cd959e62b7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e08b7d1ef00a36cd959e62b7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e08b7d1ef00a36cd959e62b7","title":"Centerless Grinder Operator - Multiple Shift","description":"Position Title: Centerless Grinder Operator - Machinist 2nd Shift & 4th Shift\nDepartment: Swiss\nReports To: Production Manager\nPosition Summary\nThe Centerless Grinder Operator Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining centerless grinding equipment to manufacture precision medical device components that meet exacting quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role performs machine setup, process adjustments, in-process inspections, and troubleshooting to achieve tight tolerances, superior surface finishes, and consistent product quality. Working within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment, the Centerless Grinder Operator Machinist utilizes precision measuring instruments, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T specifications, and follows established quality systems, FDA regulations, ISO 13485 standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The position requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence while supporting production goals and customer expectations.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nSet up and operate centerless grinding machines to produce tight-tolerance medical device components\nPerform grinding wheel changes, dressing, and machine adjustments to ensure process stability and part quality\nRead, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, routings, and work instructions\nMeasure and inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, and optical comparators\nConduct in-process inspections and accurately document results in accordance with quality system requirements\nMake offsets and process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and required surface finishes\nIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to grinding processes, tooling, materials, and equipment.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area in accordance with 5S and clean manufacturing standards\nFollow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements\nCommunicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and support process improvements\nPerform routine machine maintenance and notify supervision of equipment or tooling concerns\nParticipate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost-reduction initiatives.\nAll other duties as assigned.\n\nKEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES\nDemonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances (±0.0005” or better preferred.\nUnderstanding of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, GMP, and validation principles\nStrong knowledge of grinding wheels, feeds, speeds, and material behavior\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T\nProficiency with precision measurement and inspection tools\nBasic computer skills for data entry, SPC, and quality documentation\nAnalytical thinking with a structured problem- solving approach\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance\n\nEDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR LICENSES REQUIREMENTS\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Required; technical training or machining certification preferred\nExperience\nMinimum of 2 years of experience operating and/or setting up centerless grinding machines (medical device or precision machining experience preferred)\nExperience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred\nSHIFTS\n2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM, includes shift differential\n4th Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, includes shift differential","company":"Exalta Group","rawCompany":"exalta group","city":"Naples","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T13:02:33.804Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-4194.00","title":"Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners","slug":"tool-grinders-filers-and-sharpeners"},{"code":"51-4033.00","title":"Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"grinding-lapping-polishing-and-buffing-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"339112","title":"Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-and-medical-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Centerless Grinder Operator - Multiple Shift","description":"Position Title: Centerless Grinder Operator - Machinist 2nd Shift & 4th Shift\nDepartment: Swiss\nReports To: Production Manager\nPosition Summary\nThe Centerless Grinder Operator Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining centerless grinding equipment to manufacture precision medical device components that meet exacting quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role performs machine setup, process adjustments, in-process inspections, and troubleshooting to achieve tight tolerances, superior surface finishes, and consistent product quality. Working within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment, the Centerless Grinder Operator Machinist utilizes precision measuring instruments, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T specifications, and follows established quality systems, FDA regulations, ISO 13485 standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The position requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence while supporting production goals and customer expectations.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nSet up and operate centerless grinding machines to produce tight-tolerance medical device components\nPerform grinding wheel changes, dressing, and machine adjustments to ensure process stability and part quality\nRead, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, routings, and work instructions\nMeasure and inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, and optical comparators\nConduct in-process inspections and accurately document results in accordance with quality system requirements\nMake offsets and process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and required surface finishes\nIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to grinding processes, tooling, materials, and equipment.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area in accordance with 5S and clean manufacturing standards\nFollow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements\nCommunicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and support process improvements\nPerform routine machine maintenance and notify supervision of equipment or tooling concerns\nParticipate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost-reduction initiatives.\nAll other duties as assigned.\n\nKEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES\nDemonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances (±0.0005” or better preferred.\nUnderstanding of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, GMP, and validation principles\nStrong knowledge of grinding wheels, feeds, speeds, and material behavior\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T\nProficiency with precision measurement and inspection tools\nBasic computer skills for data entry, SPC, and quality documentation\nAnalytical thinking with a structured problem- solving approach\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance\n\nEDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR LICENSES REQUIREMENTS\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Required; technical training or machining certification preferred\nExperience\nMinimum of 2 years of experience operating and/or setting up centerless grinding machines (medical device or precision machining experience preferred)\nExperience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred\nSHIFTS\n2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM, includes shift differential\n4th Shift: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, includes shift differential","datePosted":"2026-08-03T13:02:33.804Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T13:02:33.804Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Exalta Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Naples","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e08b7d1ef00a36cd959e62b7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e08b7d1ef00a36cd959e62b7"}}