Job Overview
A manufacturing company is hiring a Surface Grinder Machinist for a first-shift, contract-to-hire opportunity in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This role performs precision surface grinding and OD/ID grinding operations while maintaining tight tolerances according to customer drawings and quality specifications.
Shift: 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pay: $30–$35 per hour
Openings: 1
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot precision grinding equipment.
Perform surface grinding and OD/ID grinding to required specifications.
Maintain tolerances as tight as ±0.0001 inch.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T requirements.
Complete first-piece inspections and required quality documentation.
Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, inspection equipment, and digital optical measuring tools.
Perform preventive maintenance and support 5S and housekeeping standards.
Follow established safety, quality, and operating procedures.
Stand, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Qualifications
At least 3 years of relevant precision grinding or machining experience.
Experience setting up and troubleshooting grinding equipment.
Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
Ability to use precision measuring and quality-control tools.
Ability to hold tight tolerances of ±0.0001 inch.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Okamoto surface grinders.
Experience with Studer OD/ID grinders.
Experience with digital optical measuring equipment.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance and 5S practices.
Compensation & Benefits
Why Apply
First-shift schedule.
Opportunity to use advanced precision-grinding and inspection skills.
Contract-to-hire path with an established manufacturing operation.
Work involving tight-tolerance components for demanding industrial applications.
You should be proficient in:
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Surface Grinder
- Manual Grinder
- CNC Grinder
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