How to hire a surface grinder

How to hire a surface grinder, step by step

Here's a step-by-step surface grinder hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The surface grinder hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A surface grinder's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, surface grinders 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.

   This list presents surface grinder salaries for various positions.

   Type of Surface Grinder	Description	Hourly rate
   Surface Grinder		$13-26
   Machinist	Machinists are skilled professionals who create metal works by using different machines. They work with clients to bring their clients' vision to life... Show more	$13-28
   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

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Grinders
   • Micrometers
   • Manual Lathes
   • Calipers
   • CNC Machines
   • Grinding Wheels
   • Machine Shop
   • Grinding Machines
   • Jigs
   • Drill Press
   • RAN
   • MIG
   • Stamping Dies
   • EDM

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate various grinding machines using calipers and micrometers.
   • sharpen and/or modify form tools, drills, tap, reamers, recess tools, and make step drills
   • Set up and run tracers on the lathe.
   • Operate 30 ton cab cranes.
   • Maintain and service the ANCA CNC grinder.
   • Enter program and dimensions into machine using Fanuc CNC controller.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your surface grinder job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A surface grinder can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, surface grinders' average salary in arkansas is 30% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level surface grinders 47% less than senior-level surface grinders.
   • Certifications. A surface grinder with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a surface grinder's salary.

   Average surface grinder salary

   $40,330yearly

   $19.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level surface grinder salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a surface grinder job description

   A good surface grinder job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a surface grinder job description:

   Surface grinder job description example

   Emerge is actively recruiting for an A-Shift Surface Grinder Job in Rochester, NY. Our client specializes in high precision sheet metal fabricated products. The A-Shift Surface Grinder will be responsible for the set-up and running of various grinding jobs within give time requirements. The A-Shift Surface Grinder will offer an hourly rate, overtime, 401K, paid vacation and room for advancement. If you are interested in joining a company who values people and promotes from within, please apply NOW!

   Job Duties for the A-Shift Surface Grinder in Rochester, NY:

   Maintain a safe, organized work environment.

   • Setup and run various grinding jobs within given time requirements.

   • Setup and run concurrent jobs on multiple machines when necessary.

   • Perform inspection to ensure good quality.

   • Run production grinding work.

   • Work extra hours required to maintain customer delivery requirements.

   • Perform daily preventative maintenance routines on grinding equipment.

   Job Requirements for the A-Shift Surface Grinder in Rochester, NY:

   3-5 years machining (grinding) experience on conventional or CNC equipment.

   • Advanced Blue-print reading skills.

   • Experience dressing forms in grinding wheels. (Radii/Angles)

   • Ability to setup and run concurrent jobs on multiple machines.

   • Able to design and fixture parts as necessary to complete jobs.

   • Ability to precision grind parts with intricate specifications.

   • Ability/Availability to work overtime in order to meet customer requirements.

   • Ability to use standard measuring equipment such as micrometers, comparators, CMM experience a plus.

   • Shop math skills. (Strong trigonometry)

   • Strong problem-solving skills.

   • Strong interpersonal skills to allow proper communication between co-workers and management.

   • Ability to work to metric dimensions.

   • Experience with Lean and ISO systems.

   If you are qualified for this position, please click "apply now". Thank you in advance, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. #INDDH

   Who is Emerge? We are a global talent solutions company working with clients all over the world. We deliver managed sales, services, marketing, and business solutions to our clients. We are committed to your success, working quickly and efficiently to provide tangible, measurable results.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right surface grinder for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with surface grinders they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit surface grinders who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit surface grinders, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 surface grinder

   Once you have selected a candidate for the surface grinder position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new surface grinder first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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