Grinder Operator

Posted:
3/26/2026, 5:28:06 AM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Nordson PPS, a global leader in Polymer Processing Systems, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary
This position involves setting up and operating grinding machines to grind external surfaces of work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reads blueprint for product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground, and determines what grinding wheel to be used.
  • Mounts wheel on spindle using a hoist, where applicable
  • Dresses wheel to specifications if required
  • Position wheel to location for stock removal
  • Sets up machine to control length of stroke and pattern
  • Lifts and positions work piece and secures work piece on magnetic chuck
  • Starts machine and activates controls to feed wheel against work piece
  • Verifies dimensions of finished work piece for conformance to specifications
  • Changes worn grinding wheel
  • Determines the order of grinding operations when multiple operations are to be done
  • Performs complex dressing of grinding wheels to accomplish blueprint specifications

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Previous experience working in an industrial environment (preferred)
  • Ability to read and understand work instructions and blueprints, plus follow verbal work instructions
  • Ability to work within a team environment

Preferred Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to focus on one task for long periods of time
  • Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometer and dial indicate

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Polymer Processing Systems

Nordson Polymer Processing Systems designs, develops and manufactures systems to melt, homogenize, filter, meter, and give shape to plastic materials. We craft world-class machines to optimize every part of the polymer processing journey. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Polymer Processing Systems is a global team that works to create intelligent solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. Our polymer processing technologies and plastic extrusion equipment are used in applications across a wide range of industries, from food packaging to EV batteries. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Polymer Processing Systems. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.