Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cutting Tools, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geometry, Grinding, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Insurance, International Business, Life Insurance, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Safety/Work Safety, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Vision Plan
Elk Grove Village, Cook County
CNC Grinding Operator
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
$65,000 - $95,000
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.
What’s 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.