Precision Surface & Cylindrical Grinding Specialist
$30 - $35 per hourAssist Staffing
About the Role
A manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, Illinois is seeking a precision-minded grinder who thrives on holding ultra‑tight tolerances. As a contract-to-hire team member on first shift (5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), you’ll execute surface and OD/ID grinding on critical parts built to exacting customer specifications. Pay ranges from $30–$35 per hour, with one immediate opening.
A Day in the Life
You arrive early, review customer drawings, and plan your setups. You select wheels, dress accurately, and bring machines online. Throughout the shift, you:
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot surface and OD/ID grinding equipment to meet print and GD&T requirements.
- Hold tolerances to ±0.0001 inch while achieving specified finishes and geometries.
- Run first-piece inspections, document results, and adjust processes for repeatability.
- Use precision measuring tools, gauges, inspection equipment, and digital optical metrology to verify features.
- Perform light preventive maintenance, keep your area organized, and support 5S standards.
- Adhere to safety, quality, and operating procedures at every step.
- Work on your feet and handle shop tasks safely, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs (reasonable accommodation available as needed).
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of precision grinding or close-tolerance machining experience.
- Proven ability to set up and troubleshoot grinding machines.
- Fluency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and interpreting GD&T.
- Hands-on skill with precision measurement and quality-control instrumentation.
- Demonstrated success holding ±0.0001 inch tolerances.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the confidence to work independently.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice to Have
- Experience on Okamoto surface grinders.
- Background with Studer OD/ID grinders.
- Familiarity with digital optical measuring systems.
- Comfort with preventive maintenance and 5S practices.
Compensation & Details
- Hourly rate: $30–$35.
- Hire type: Contract-to-Hire.
- Benefits during the assignment have not yet been confirmed.
- Shift: First shift, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Openings: 1.
- Location: Elk Grove Village, IL.
Why This Role
- Work first shift in a stable manufacturing environment.
- Apply advanced grinding and inspection techniques on challenging, tight-tolerance work.
- Earn a path to full-time employment through a contract-to-hire model.
- Contribute to components used in demanding industrial applications.
Core Proficiencies
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Blueprint Reading
Machines & Technologies
- Surface Grinder
- Manual Grinder
- CNC Grinder
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