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Grinder (Jig Grinding)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • $35–$43 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description



Title: Grinder (Jig Grinder)
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire

Compensation;35-43/h

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled CNC Grinder Operator to support our manufacturing team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role is responsible for performing complex machining and grinding operations, as well as supporting the construction, repair, maintenance, and calibration of machine shop tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and instruments. The position reports to the Special Tooling Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations:
  • Inspect workpieces, document measurements, and follow production schedules to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Operate conventional machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, and vertical/horizontal saws
  • Set up and operate CNC grinding machines (Fanuc-controlled preferred)
  • Adjust machine settings such as speeds, feeds, and depth of cut to meet blueprint specifications
  • Verify machined parts meet required tolerances and quality standards
  • Perform machine setups and operate additional CNC equipment as needed
Specialized Responsibilities:
  • Design and build tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures
  • Interpret tooling and fixture requests, convert to sketches, and fabricate components
  • Collaborate with tool designers and provide input on new tooling development
  • Support process improvements and apply new manufacturing technologies
Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of experience in CNC grinding or related machining in a tight-tolerance environment (medical device or mold making preferred)
  • Experience setting up and operating multiple CNC jig grinding machines
  • Strong understanding of machining processes and manufacturing functions
  • Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical instructions
  • Proficient in mathematical concepts including fractions, algebra, ratios, and percentages
  • Experience using precision measuring instruments
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
  • Ability to train or mentor other team members is a plus

 

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBuffalo Grove, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$35–$43 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

Skills

  • Algebraunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Educational Technologyunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Grindingunmatched
  • Horizontal Sawunmatched
  • Latheunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Machining Operationsunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Manufacturingunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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