**Job Title: Grinder Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Grinder Operator to set up and operate finish grinding machines. The role involves selecting specific speeds and feeds based on the materials used, dressing grinding wheels, and performing quality inspections on dimensions and tolerances. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate the finish grinding machines. + Select specific speeds and feeds based on the materials being used. + Dress the grinding wheels. + Conduct quality inspection of the dimensions and tolerances. + Detect any material defects and report them to the supervisor. **Essential Skills** + Experience with grinders, surface grinding, and general grinding techniques. + Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers for quality control. + Experience with machine operation, CNC lathe, and CNC mill. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience as a machine operator. + Familiarity with surface grinding techniques. **Why Work Here?** This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to learn and grow within the company. The role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity and the chance to work in an inclusive team culture with monthly activities like company picnics and softball games. **Work Environment** This position is within a climate-controlled production setting where you will primarily work alone. There is 1 opening on the 1st shift (5:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Thursday and 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM on Fridays), and 1 opening on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 12:15 AM Monday-Thursday and 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Fridays). A 10% shift differential is offered for 2nd shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, New York. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.