Centerless Grinder

About the Company

Double E is a global manufacturing company with more than 50 years of innovation, specializing in web handling and converting. Headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA, with production plants across North America and Italy, we build high-performance equipment and engineered solutions—including core chucks, shafts, safety chucks, rollers, web guides, and material handling systems—that help customers boost speed, improve safety, and solve tough production challenges in industries like packaging, tissue, labels, and film.

About the Role

The Centerless Grinder is responsible for setting up and operating centerless grinding machines to grind external surfaces of metal workpieces to precise dimensions and finishes. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications to ensure high-quality production parts.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and run centerless grinding machines (Both #3 and #2).
• Work from process sheets, blueprints, or other written/verbal instructions to perform production tasks.
• Stop machines to remove finished pieces or to change tooling, setup, or piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Load machines manually or using a crane when maneuvering large, awkward, or heavy parts.
• Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Check and inspect parts against predetermined tolerances.
• Work in other areas or departments as assigned for work on other machinery and equipment (training will be provided).
• Follow all company policies, safety policies, and quality guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on machining experience.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, materials, and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or apprenticeship.
• Past experience running a Cincinnati Centerless Grinder.