Tap Grinding Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tap Grinding Operator

Job Description

The Tap Grinding Operator inspects incoming tooling and supplies, prepares tooling for production, and maintains accurate documentation to support manufacturing activities. This role operates within a safety-focused environment and contributes to a professional and efficient production process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming tooling and supplies to ensure they meet required quality and specification standards.
• Prepare tooling for use in production, including organizing, setting up, and verifying readiness for machining operations.
• Operate manufacturing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently in support of tap grinding and related processes.
• Use hand tools and power tools to perform general labor and production tasks as required.
• Complete and maintain accurate paperwork and production records for tooling, inspections, and daily activities.
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe and professional working environment.
• Perform general production and inspection tasks to support overall manufacturing operations.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, calculate, and verify dimensions and quantities during production and inspection.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately.
• Experience with general labor and production work in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate manufacturing machinery and equipment safely.
• Proficiency in using hand tools for production and maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency in using power tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail when inspecting tooling and supplies.
• Ability to maintain accurate paperwork and production records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous machining experience preferred.
• Experience with inspection processes in a production environment.
• Familiarity with general production workflows and manufacturing practices.

Why Work Here?

You join a manufacturing team that values safety, professionalism, and reliability. The role offers the opportunity to build hands-on technical skills, work with a variety of tools and equipment, and contribute directly to high-quality production outcomes. You benefit from a structured environment where clear procedures support consistent performance and ongoing development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and production environment that emphasizes safety and professionalism. You work with a variety of machinery, hand tools, and power tools while performing tap grinding and related tasks. The setting involves general labor and inspection activities, with a focus on accurate paperwork and adherence to established processes. Work is typically performed on the production floor, following standard manufacturing practices and safety guidelines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peru, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Peru,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.