CareerPlan

Grind Machinist - 2nd/3rd Shift

Buffalo, NY, USFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Manufacture complex, high-precision components for flight-critical aerospace and defense systems (e.g., F-35, MQ-25) using cylindrical, internal, and surface grinders.

Role type

Grind Machinist

Builds

Precision parts for military aircraft and advanced industrial applications

Domain

Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing

Required skills

blueprint reading, grinding wheel selection and dressing, tight tolerance holding (.001 +/- .0005), setup and alignment of irregular parts, gaging equipment operation, FAA safety compliance

Preferred skills

High School diploma or GED, English literacy and numeracy

Technologies

Cylindrical grinders, Internal grinders, Surface grinders, Gaging equipment

Responsibilities

Grind complex parts with intricate contours to close tolerances; perform own set-ups including chucking and aligning; dress wheels for various forms; inspect work and detect deviant parts; participate in cell planning and problem solving

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level (1+ years experience)