Job ID: EJ202925226
Location: Charlotte, NC
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 02/26/2026
Production Operator – Rod Grinding |South Charlotte, NC| $18.00+ per hour DOE | 10:00 pm – 6:30 am | Sunday – Thursday
What Matters Most:
- Competitive Pay of $18.00+ per hour DOE
- 3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday 10:00 pm – 6:30 am
- Must be able to train on 1st shift before transitioning to 3rd shift
- Located in South Charlotte off Westinghouse Blvd
- Weekly pay
- Must meet qualifications supported by a resume
- Hazardous Materials used: Solvents, epoxy, polishing slurries, and coolant
Responsibilities:
- Crystal rod fabrication to include one or more of the following: blocking, grinding, beveling, polishing, measuring, and inspecting various rod materials and configurations per specification and production schedule. Tasks could include:
- Choosing proper fixtures and blocking rods for polishing
- Operating CNC optical grinding machines
- Preparing polishing slurries and maintaining laps
- Setting up and running overarm spindles
- Measuring geometrical properties
- Visually inspecting surface quality under a microscope
- Follow technical work instructions, understand engineering blueprints, and verify conformance to specifications within given tolerances
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
- Utilize the electronic Shop Floor Control system for data entry and scanning parts through applicable routing steps
- Perform work in a manner complying with our ISO 9001 quality and EHS management systems
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate degree or two-year technical degree (Preferred)
- Experience in a technical manufacturing environment including measuring production parts, interpreting process output, and troubleshooting
- Experience in optical fabrication is highly preferred, including experience with microscopes and mechanical or optical metrology equipment
- Experience operating grinding, cutting, or polishing machinery (manual or CNC)
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Effective communication skills with peers, engineering, and management are essential
- Ability to communicate in English, verbally and written, in a technical environment
- Manual dexterity, strong work ethic, ability to multitask, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
- Good visual acuity, strong basic math skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to use measurement equipment, work in metric or English units, read detailed instructions, interpret engineering prints, maintain written records, and keep an organized work environment using 5S principles
Benefits and Perks:
- A growth-oriented company with incredible advancement opportunities.
- Access to an employee ran and maintained food and essentials closet as needed.
- Multiple healthcare plans, dental and vision insurance for you and/or your family
- Optional accident, disability, and life insurance.
- Pay directly deposited into your account or pay card every week.
- Unlimited referral bonuses
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $18.00 – $20.00 per hour. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
