CNC Grinding Operator

CNC Grinding Operator

Elk Grove Village Illinois

$65000 - $95000

Global Business with established US customer base

Progression and Leadership opportunities

Shift A: 6AM-2PM or Shift B: 10AM-6PM

Comprehensive benefits package:

• PTO
• 12 paid holidays (1-2 floating based on start date)
• Pet Insurance
• Excellent Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA HAS
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5% immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement

A well-established precision manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Grinding Machinist to join its production team. The successful candidate will set up and operate CNC grinding machines to manufacture high-precision carbide cutting tools to exact technical drawings and quality standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical knowledge excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality safety and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC grinding machines in line with production priorities.
• Interpret technical drawings tool layouts and specifications to produce accurate tool geometry.
• Carry out in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Adjust machine parameters and tooling to maintain consistency and reduce scrap.
• Support machine maintenance housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Record production data issues and improvement actions accurately.
• Assist with new product introductions trials and prototypes.
• Support and train less experienced team members where required.

Candidate profile

• Experience with CNC grinding ideally including Rollomatic and/or ANCA machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings tool blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge of CNC programming and grinding software such as ToolRoom or VGPro.
• Confident using precision inspection tools including micrometers calipers and optical measuring systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive quality-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with high standards for accuracy and reliability.

Personal attributes

• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Accountable dependable and detail-driven.
• Open to learning new technologies and adapting to changing production needs.
• Clear communicator with a continuous improvement mindset.

Whats on offer

The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced grinding technology in a stable quality-driven manufacturing environment contributing directly to the production of precision tooling.