Grind Machinist II - 2nd/3rd Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY, United States

Salary: $28.00–$32.00 per hour, plus a 10% shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift employees. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applications submitted between July 20, 2026, and September 11, 2026.

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures high-performance systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, including flight-critical components for military aircraft programs.

What you will do

• Grind complex aerospace components on cylindrical, internal, and surface grinders to close tolerances and high surface-finish requirements.
• Perform setups, including chucking and aligning irregularly shaped parts and selecting wheels, speeds, feeds, and operating sequences.
• Dress grinding wheels for form, taper, steps, straight, and unusual profiles.
• Inspect completed work using air gages, Diatest, V-blocks, profilometers, angle plates, and electronic gauging equipment.
• Identify defective materials, unusual conditions, deviating parts, and errors in operation sheets.
• Plan work within the cell and help resolve production problems.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a grind machinist.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, dial bore gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and written work instructions.
• Ability to select and dress grinding wheels and produce parts according to drawing requirements.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances, typically .001 +/- .0005, and apply GD&T principles.
• Participation in the company’s FAA Drug & Alcohol Program is required for safety-sensitive work. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; candidates must otherwise understand English work instructions and perform basic arithmetic.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-focused and collaborative workplace with an inclusive culture, employee resource groups, and team-building activities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance, flexible spending, and health savings account benefits.
• 401(k) matching, annual profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, and other compensation programs.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development opportunities.