Machinist/Grinder

Machinist/Grinder

Location: Fairfield, New Jersey

Salary: $25.00 - $32.00

Job Category: Light Industrial

Date Posted: 05/12/2026

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Job Description:

Location: Fairfield, New Jersey

CoWorx Staffing in conjunction with a national manufacturer of Technical Ceramics is currently looking for Machinist / Grinder in the Fairfield, NJ area. The ideal candidate Machinist/Grinder will have 5 – 10 years’ experience on surface grinders, rotary grinders, centerless grinders and/or ID/OD grinders. Must possess manual dexterity and an eye for detail.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Review drawings or instructions to understand output specifications.
  • Plan the sequence of actions required to complete each job.
  • Select appropriate machines, such as surface grinders, and position or load materials for production.
  • Determine appropriate speed and feed rates.
  • Operate multiple grinding machines simultaneously.
  • Monitor machines during operation, adjusting feed, maintaining temperature, and identifying issues.
  • Inspect output to ensure consistency within specifications.
  • Maintain records of approved and defective units.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance.

Desired Background/Skills:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Five years of experience working with close tolerances on grinding equipment.
  • Proven experience as a machinist.
  • Ability to set up and troubleshoot machine tools.
  • Experience using and setting manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines, including lathes and grinders.
  • Ability to use precision tools such as micrometers and indicators to take accurate measurements.
  • Knowledge of the properties of ceramic materials is a plus.
  • Ability to read blueprints.

Other Information:

Temp-to-Hire position
1st shift
Pay based on Experience $25 to $32 per hour
Once become perm candidate would be eligible for:
$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS ($500 after 30 days with a good review; $1,000 after 90 days with a good review)
10 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEAR
SAFETY SHOES AND GLASSES REIMBURSEMENT
2 WEEKS Vacation starts accruing on hire date
Want to hear more or want to chat before you apply please call or text 908-864-4466
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.
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Interested candidates please reference job code 244635 when responding to this ad.


Location: Fairfield, New Jersey

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.