How to hire a grinder cell operator

How to hire a grinder cell operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step grinder cell operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a grinder cell operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new grinder cell operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your grinder cell operator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a grinder cell operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A grinder cell operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, grinder cell operators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of grinder cell operators and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Grinder Cell Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Grinder Cell Operator		$13-19
   Grinder	Depending on the industry, a grinder has a diverse range of duties. Typically, they oversee setting up and operating bearing grinders, cam grinders, and CNC lathes... Show more	$12-19
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dial Indicators
   • Grinders

   Responsibilities:

   • Used instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers for accurate measurement.
   • Read prints, set up to engineering specifications and run production on centerless, cylindrical and thread grinder.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your grinder cell operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A grinder cell operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, grinder cell operators' average salary in texas is 27% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level grinder cell operators earn 32% less than senior-level grinder cell operators.
   • Certifications. A grinder cell operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a grinder cell operator's salary.

   Average grinder cell operator salary

   $16.41hourly

   $34,126 yearly

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   Entry-level grinder cell operator salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a grinder cell operator job description

   A grinder cell operator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a grinder cell operator job description:

   Grinder cell operator job description example

   **92637BR**
   
   **Title:**
   
   Machine Operator Carbide Grind Cell Operator 12 hr PM shift
   
   **Business:**
   
   GTS - HTAS
   
   **State/Country/Province:**
   
   Massachusetts
   
   **No. of Positions:**
   
   1
   
   **Job Description:**
   
   **General Responsibilities:**
   
   Set up and operate multiple machines and equipment including welders and grinders to produce a variety of Carbide Tipped Saw products following established practices and procedures.
   
   **Responsibilities:**
   
   + Operation requires various adjustments to guides, vise and payoff including singular and multiple grinding head units. Set ups are exacting requiring setting and aligning grinding wheels to achieve proper rake angles, chamfer, height, etc. Set and adjust indexing cams, roller drives, guides; change wheels, belts; oil, grease and lube equipment as required. Check and maintain coolant system and fluid levels. Set and adjust speeds and feeds to maximize operating efficiency.
   
   + Operation requires use of overhead electric hoist to load coils onto and remove coils from equipment. Use hydraulic and hand truck to move materials and products about the department.
   
   + Monitor operation of multiple machines and assure quality of product. Make first piece and numerous ongoing inspections using optical comparator and other instruments to check profile and dimensions. Check micrometers at start of each shift and post findings.
   
   + Keep and maintain required records, counts, information and data. Perform some routine maintenance to machine and post maintenance checks on forms provided.
   
   + Detect and report defective and unsafe equipment and materials, as well as, unusual situations to supervisor. Observe and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures. Wear and employ all required safety equipment and devices. Clean and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner..
   
   **Climate:**
   
   Demanding, fast-paced position resulting from deadline pressures, simultaneous competing demands and changing priorities.
   
   **Requirements:**
   
   + Knowledge of charts, specifications, and micrometers
   
   + 1-2 years' experience preferred
   
   + Use of numbers including decimals
   
   + Light physical effort required, equivalent to lifting, pushing, pulling 5 to 25 pounds
   
   + High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
   
   **Hours:** Tue-Sat 5pm-5am
   
   
   92637BR
   
   **Function:**
   
   Manufacturing
   
   **City:**
   
   East Longmeadow
   
   **FLSA (For US Only):**
   
   Hourly
   
   **Region:**
   
   USA
   
   **EEO Statement:**
   
   All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
   
   **Featured Category on SBD Careers:**
   
   Manufacturing

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5. Post your job

   To find grinder cell operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any grinder cell operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level grinder cell operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your grinder cell operator job on Zippia to find and recruit grinder cell operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting grinder cell operators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new grinder cell operator

   Once you've selected the best grinder cell operator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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