Aerospace-Grade OD/ID Grinder and Turning Programmer

Aerospace-Grade OD/ID Grinder and Turning Programmer TekPro Engineering Downers Grove, IL Job Details $25 - $40 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Grinding machine operation CNC machine setup Full Job Description Do you live for tenths? Love turning prints into perfect parts? If OD/ID grinding or lathe programming is your craft, we want to talk. You'll tackle complex aerospace and gear components in a busy, precision job shop—owning setups, programming, and production. Which seat fits you best?

OD/ID Grinder:

Hands-on expert in cylindrical grinding with a track record you can point to.

Turning Programmer/Machinist:

The person who sets up, programs, calculates, and runs independently—start to finish. Why this role stands out

Pay:

Up to about $40/hour for top-tier talent; $100K+ per year is achievable with overtime

Shifts:

1st (5:30 AM - 3:30 PM) or 2nd (3:30 PM - 1:30 AM) with a 10% night differential

Overtime:

Average 55-hour work weeks, plus 2-3 short Saturday shifts each month (~6 hours)

Growth:

Frequent raises per union contract

Environment:

Air-conditioned facility; mix of new and legacy machines; complex aerospace and gear work What you'll do Own full setups: from reading the print to first-article verification Program and make the right calculations to hit spec Run, inspect, and document to maintain quality Pivot quickly between jobs and setups in a demanding shop Must-haves OD/ID Grinder Clear, proven OD/ID grinding experience on your resume Precision machining background Turning (Lathe) Machinist/Programmer Independent setup capability Ability to program, calculate offsets, and run your own work Comfortable reading prints and building parts from raw stock Experience in a job shop with frequent changeovers Nice to have Aerospace or gear manufacturing experience High-precision contract shop background Strong troubleshooting skills and print-reading fluency Thrives in a fast-paced environment Tools you'll touch OD/ID Grinding Machines Turning Lathes