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Grinder (Manual) (PPG#335721)

Franklin Park, IL 60131

Posted: 10/27/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 335721 Pay Rate: 40000

Job Description

Join our innovative manufacturing client as a Custom Tool Grinder in Franklin Park, IL!

Our Custom Tool Grinder performs duties to set up and operate one or more grinders to perform a normal range of tool grinding operation.
We are looking for a key player who specializes in crafting precision tools and is an expert tool grinder who will contribute to the exceptional quality of our clients' products.

Job Highlights
Pay: $25.98+ $1.00 shift premium/hour = $26.98 an hour
Shift: 2nd Shift – with a flexible start time
Requires a Tool Grinder test that includes math and trigonometry
Direct hire position with a Union Company!

Job Responsibilities:
  • Our custom Tool Grinder works from blueprints, specifications, piece parts and instructions.
  • Brazes materials and tools in preparation for grinding operations.
  • Set up equipment to perform surface, drill pointing, broach, hob and other similar grinding operations on steel and carbide cutters, reamers, dies, gauges, form tools or special items.
  • Plan sequence of operations, select method of holding workpiece and verify dimensions, tolerance, tooling and grinding requirements.
  • Select and dress wheels. Mount grinding wheels, set grind, rotation and spindle speeds, feed rates, angle of wheel, length of cycle or stroke and depth of cut.
  • Position blades, cams, diamonds and stops.
  • Measure workpiece to determine amount of material to be removed.
  • Position on table, face plate or magnetic chuck in fixture or chuck jaws or between centers of wheels.
  • Start machine, engage automatic mechanism, direct flow of coolant and observe operations.
  • Perform secondary operations to obtain high finish requirements.
  • Obtain first piece inspection approval.
  • Make adjustments to ensure proper operations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

Qualifications needed for our Tool Grinder:
  • 3+ Years Manual machining experience
  • 1+ year manual grinding experience.
  • Experience using measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer, height gage, and optical comparator.
  • Experience with Universal and surface grinders.
  • Skilled at blueprint reading, basic trigonometry, and other basic math skills
  • Loud environment - must be okay with wearing earplugs every day.
  • High School Diploma or GED

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • A choice of Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD & D Insurance, Basic Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Programs.
  • Paid time off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Military Leave, and Paid Volunteer time away from work.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Parking and Transit Accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement benefits.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.
  • Employee Service Anniversary Awards and Employee Recognition Programs

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