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Job Title: CNC Grinding Technician

Job Description

Join a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation and motion control solutions. This role involves setting up and operating CNC grinding machines to perform precision ID, OD, and form grinding, ensuring productivity and uptime for manufacturers worldwide.

Responsibilities

+ Setup and operate CNC precision grinding equipment for various grinding processes including ID, OD, form, multi-axis, and flat surface grinding.

+ Utilize diamond and other super-abrasive grinding wheels, including dressing of abrasive wheels using dressing diamonds and rotary dressing wheels.

+ Study blueprints or layouts to visualize grinding tasks and plan sequence of operations, including work-holding arrangements and cutting process parameters.

+ Perform plunge, traverse, face, form, multi-axis, and angle grinding while recognizing and addressing abrasive wheel wear.

+ Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, indicators, height stands, gauge blocks, and gauge pins, working to tolerances of .0001”.

+ Select and use equipment like grinding magnets, vises, sine plates, and various specialty fixtures.

+ Apply trigonometry, geometry, and general math skills to perform necessary angular and position calculations to achieve workpiece blueprint specifications.

+ Understand and correct unexpected taper and other inaccuracies in grinding, selecting and using various wheel types and styles.

+ Implement general machine setup principles and operate multiple machines simultaneously.

+ Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned machine(s) and work area.

Essential Skills

+ 3-5 years of experience in setting up and operating CNC grinding machines, specifically ID/OD/surface grinding.

+ Proficiency with precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators.

+ Experience in full setups and editing programs using G and M codes.

+ Ability to read blueprints and setup sheets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in machining industries supplying to the automotive or aerospace sectors.

+ Manual grinding experience.

+ Ability to read Siemens controls (Old controls) and MasterCam prints.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness programs, disability coverage, and a 401K plan with a 3% company match. Benefit from financial planning support, paid vacation and holidays, employee assistance programs, and full benefits starting from day one. Join a team with an impressive average tenure of 35 years.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, organized, and clean facility. The position offers a flexible schedule with two shifts available: 1st shift from 5am-3:30pm and 2nd shift from 3:30pm-2am, Monday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday available for overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wheeling, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs and support

Disability coverage

401K contributions - 3% company match

Financial plan support

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Full benefits from day 1

35 year average tenure

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.