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CNC Tool Grinder

$28 - $40 per hour

Henderson Group Recruiting

CNC Tool Grinder

Location: Niles, IL Pay: $28$40/hour + overtime + performance bonus Schedule: 1st Shift | MondayFriday | Occasional Saturdays

Overview

A family-owned precision tooling shop with over 40 years in operation is adding a skilled machinist to its team. The shop is in an active growth phase, expanding its customer base and physical footprint, and is looking for someone who wants to be part of that buildout long term. The team is small, the work is detail-driven, and the people who fit in here take pride in doing things right.

This is a hands-on production role with real stability and a clear path for the right person to take on more responsibility as the company grows.

What the Job Involves

  • Set up, operate, and program CNC tool grinders for drills, mills, and related cutting tools
  • Recondition and sharpen precision tooling to exact customer specifications
  • Read and interpret blueprints to execute jobs accurately
  • Work across a range of tooling applications including metal, wood, and plastics
  • Manage your own workload with minimal supervision
  • Share knowledge with teammates and support a culture of quality and improvement
  • Potential to step into a small team leadership role as operations expand

What They Need

  • 5+ years of manual CNC machinist experience OR 5+ years of tool grinding experience required
  • Tool grinding background is preferred and will be compensated at the higher end of the pay range
  • Solid understanding of tooling, machine setup, and operation
  • Able to read and work from blueprints accurately
  • Self-sufficient and dependable, someone who contributes from day one
  • Positive attitude and team-first approach
  • Polish language skills are a plus
  • Local candidates preferred

What's on the Table

  • $28$40/hour based on experience
  • Overtime available for those who want it
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Full benefits package with 401(k) match
  • Consistent 1st shift schedule with strong work-life balance
  • Family-run environment with holiday events and a team that genuinely gets along
  • Real room to grow, including potential leadership responsibility down the road
Henderson Group Recruiting
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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