CNC Machinist (grinder)

Job Posting Start Date 04-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-01-2026

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an CNC Machinist (Grinder) located in Buffalo Grove IL.

1st shift – from 6 am to 2.30 pm (Monday - Friday)

What a typical day looks like:

• Operates various conventional machine shop equipment such as grinders, Okamoto water grinders to produce and detail a variety of small parts, ranging form simple to complex, which are within prescribed tolerances.
• Performs machine set-ups, adjusting speeds, feeds, and depth of cut, to machined parts to specifications set forth in blueprints, drawings, engineering orders, etc.
• Checks machined parts for conformance to prescribed tolerances.
• May be required to operate numerical control machines.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Associate’s Degree in related field, military technical training or equivalent education and training.
• 2+ years experience in CNC is required
• Grinding experience with small details
• Manuel machine experience is preferrable
• Machine shop experience is preferable
• Accuracy and attention to details is critically important

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$33.08 USD - $45.49 USD Hourly

Job Category

Operations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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