Centerless Grinding – Secondary Department Lead

Job overview

The Centerless Grinding – Secondary Department Lead is an onsite, full-time role in Waterbury, CT, with compensation of $30–$34 per hour. The lead supports MICROBEST INC’s secondary department and its production and quality goals. The role oversees daily department operations, leads a small crew, and helps maintain production schedules and product standards. It contributes to efficient workflow by operating and troubleshooting grinding equipment, training team members, and coordinating with other departments.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise a small crew
• set production schedules
• operate and maintain grinding machines
• troubleshoot equipment issues
• monitor tool and material inventory
• train team members
• conduct quality checks and corrective actions
• coordinate with Maintenance, Quality Control, and Engineering
• ensure safety compliance
• recommend process improvements
• and report production metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

centerless grinding

secondary department lead

full-time

waterbury ct

microbest inc

grinding machines

production scheduling

team leadership

quality checks

equipment troubleshooting

$30–$34/hour

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• and 401(k) matching.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of centerless grinding experience and leadership experience. The posting lists health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits.

About the employer

MICROBEST INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding. Sector: 33.