CNC Grinder

Job Description

CNC Machinist (Grinder)

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Shift: 1st Shift - Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
$28-35/hr DOE

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Grinder) to support our manufacturing team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role is responsible for operating grinding equipment and other conventional machine shop tools to produce high-quality precision parts within prescribed tolerances. The ideal candidate has CNC experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work from blueprints and engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate various conventional machine shop equipment, including grinders and vertical/horizontal saws, to produce and detail small parts ranging from simple to complex.
• Perform machine set-ups and adjust speeds, feeds, and depth of cut to ensure parts meet blueprint and engineering specifications.
• Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to prescribed tolerances.
• Follow blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders to produce accurate components.
• May be required to operate CNC (numerical control) machines as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field, military technical training, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of CNC machining experience required.
• Grinding experience with small, detailed components required.
• Manual machining experience preferred.
• Prior machine shop experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or nationality

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Recruiting Team Lead

Max Francis is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where he has been a valued member of the team for more than seven years. He focuses on supporting a key Flex account, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience, goals, and long-term career path.

Max understands that making a career move is a major life decision. He enjoys helping candidates navigate the ever-changing job market and hiring process with confidence, clarity, and support. His goal is to help each candidate take the next meaningful step in their career while finding the right long-term professional home.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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