Cylindrical Grinder Machinist, Tight-Tolerance Metals (Aero/Defense) TekPro Engineering Downers Grove, IL Job Details $28 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We're a precision manufacturer near Downers Grove serving aerospace, defense, and other high-spec sectors. We obsess over quality and back our craftspeople with a truly supportive environment.

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Is this you? Do you have 3+ years setting up and running OD/ID grinders like Landis, Studer, Tschudin, or Cincinnati? Can you consistently hit ultra-tight tolerances and deliver the specified finish? Are complex prints and GD&T callouts part of your daily routine? Do conventional grinding fundamentals—wheel selection and dressing—come naturally? Would teammates describe your attendance and safety mindset as rock-solid? Do you hold a high school diploma or equivalent (with trade/tech schooling as a plus)? What you'll do Set up and operate OD and ID cylindrical grinding machines to exact specifications. Plan and execute efficient changeovers while maintaining quality and throughput. Verify critical dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges throughout the run. Machine tool steel and heat-treated alloys to blueprint and GD&T requirements. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime. Keep your work area clean and compliant with safety best practices. Proficiencies we value Deburring Experience CNC Machine Setup & Changeover Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology Automotive Manufacturing Systems Aerospace Manufacturing Precision Measurement & Inspection Platforms you'll touch CNC Grinder (Okuma, Okamoto, Studer, Amada, Chevalier, Anca, Walter, Mitsubishi, Tru-Tech, Toyoda) ID Grinder Machine OD/ID Grinding Machine If you thrive where precision matters and teamwork supports your craft, you'll feel right at home here.