CNC Machinist

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