Cylindrical Grinder Machinist, Tight-Tolerance Metals (Aero/Defense)

TekPro Engineering

  • Downers Grove, IL
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    Highlights

    Do you have 3+ years setting up and running OD/ID grinders like Landis, Studer, Tschudin, or Cincinnati?. We’re a precision manufacturer near Downers Grove serving aerospace, defense, and other high-spec sectors.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDowners Grove, IL

    Description

    We’re a precision manufacturer near Downers Grove serving aerospace, defense, and other high-spec sectors. We obsess over quality and back our craftspeople with a truly supportive environment. Ask yourself:

    Is this you?

    • Do you have 3+ years setting up and running OD/ID grinders like Landis, Studer, Tschudin, or Cincinnati?
    • Can you consistently hit ultra-tight tolerances and deliver the specified finish?
    • Are complex prints and GD&T callouts part of your daily routine?
    • Do conventional grinding fundamentals—wheel selection and dressing—come naturally?
    • Would teammates describe your attendance and safety mindset as rock-solid?
    • Do you hold a high school diploma or equivalent (with trade/tech schooling as a plus)?

    What you’ll do

    • Set up and operate OD and ID cylindrical grinding machines to exact specifications.
    • Plan and execute efficient changeovers while maintaining quality and throughput.
    • Verify critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges throughout the run.
    • Machine tool steel and heat-treated alloys to blueprint and GD&T requirements.
    • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
    • Keep your work area clean and compliant with safety best practices.

    Proficiencies we value

    • Deburring Experience
    • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
    • Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
    • Automotive Manufacturing Systems
    • Aerospace Manufacturing
    • Precision Measurement & Inspection

    Platforms you’ll touch

    • CNC Grinder (Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Mitsubishi, Tru-Tech, Toyoda)
    • ID Grinder Machine
    • OD/ID Grinding Machine

    If you thrive where precision matters and teamwork supports your craft, you’ll feel right at home here.

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