CNC Grinding Operator

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Grinding Operator

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

$65,000 - $95,000

Global Business with established US customer base

Progression and Leadership opportunities

Shift A: 6AM-2PM or Shift B: 10AM-6PM

Comprehensive benefits package:

• PTO
• 12 paid holidays (1-2 floating based on start date)
• Pet Insurance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HAS
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement

A well-established precision manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Grinding Machinist to join its production team. The successful candidate will set up and operate CNC grinding machines to manufacture high-precision carbide cutting tools to exact technical drawings and quality standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC grinding machines in line with production priorities.
• Interpret technical drawings, tool layouts, and specifications to produce accurate tool geometry.
• Carry out in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Adjust machine parameters and tooling to maintain consistency and reduce scrap.
• Support machine maintenance, housekeeping, and safe working practices.
• Record production data, issues, and improvement actions accurately.
• Assist with new product introductions, trials, and prototypes.
• Support and train less experienced team members where required.

Candidate profile

• Experience with CNC grinding, ideally including Rollomatic and/or ANCA machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tool blueprints, and geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge of CNC programming and grinding software such as ToolRoom or VGPro.
• Confident using precision inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, and optical measuring systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, quality-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with high standards for accuracy and reliability.

Personal attributes

• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Accountable, dependable, and detail-driven.
• Open to learning new technologies and adapting to changing production needs.
• Clear communicator with a continuous improvement mindset.

What’s on offer

The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced grinding technology in a stable, quality-driven manufacturing environment, contributing directly to the production of precision tooling.