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Precision Grinder - 3rd Shift

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Posted: 01/13/2025 Job Number: 37168243 Pay Rate: $22-26 / hour

Job Description

Our client has excellent direct-hire opportunities to grow your career and earnings! Now, offering a competitive benefits package (begins on day 1) and a climate-controlled/modern/state-of-the-art building!
Our client is looking to add new team members. Are you interested in joining a growing team with a fantastic culture with great pay, outstanding benefits, and a $4,000 sign-on bonus (paid out over the first year)? Do you want a career, not just a job? Do you have experience with precision grinding? If this is you, we want to talk to you about Direct-Hire 3rd shift Precision Grinder Operator opportunities.  Available Shift:  10pm-6am (paid lunch break) -must be available to train on 1st shift 6am-2pm for 2-3 months.Pay: up to $26/hr, depends on experience and an additional $1.25/hr shift premium.
Precision Grinder Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Set up, adjust, and operate CNC or manual grinders to perform a series of grinding operations such as O/D, I/D, boring, and facing on components used for the manufacture of precision mechanical components. Follow quality and safety rules and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Work from blueprints, process sheets, tooling instructions, and standard charts to identify component/manufacturing specifications, enters data into ERP system.
  • Efficiently set up, adjusts, and operates 2 different grinding machines within the department (i.e. CNC, Manual, ID, OD, Centerless and Face).
  • Verify conformance of machined workpieces to specifications using gauges and related measuring devices, set up and verify preset gauges for proper calibration as required.
  • Inspect own work for correct dimensions and ensure that company quality and quantity standards are maintained and complete required documentation. Will be required to inspect the work of other operators.
  • Computing such data as dimensions, rotation speeds, feed rates, and machining times, may be required to operate multiple machines, use hand tools and manual machines as needed.
Precision Grinder Requirements:
  • This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with a US permanent residence. A US Person is a US Citizen or Green card holder.
  • Two plus years’ experience and demonstrated proficiency in machine setup and operating precision grinding machines.
  • Requires a high school education or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Previous experience reading and interpreting blueprints and work instructions in English.
  • Moderate physical demand is required to insert tooling, set up work centers, inspect workpieces, and make machine adjustments, which is equivalent to continuously lifting or moving lightweight material. Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for an entire shift.

Precision Grinder Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance


About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). 

We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 

  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  

  • Competitive pay 

  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 

  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  

  • Electronic weekly pay 

  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support  

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. 

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today! 

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Jennifer Sumba
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