Job Information
Aerotek Cnc Grinding Technician in WHEELING, Illinois
Job Title: Grinding Technician
Job Description
Join a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. With a legacy of over 100 years, our company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. We serve customers in various end-markets, including automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.
Responsibilities
Setup and operate CNC grinding machines to perform precision ID, OD, form grinding, multi-axis grinding, and flat surface grinding.
Study blueprints or layouts to visualize grinding to be done and plan sequence of operations.
Use diamond and other super-abrasive grinding wheels, including dressing of abrasive wheels with dressing diamonds and rotary dressing wheels.
Perform plunge grinding, traverse grinding, face grinding, form grinding, multi-axis grinding, and angle grinding.
Recognize and address abrasive wheel wear.
Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, indicators, height stands, gauge blocks, and gauge pins to work to tolerances of .0001”.
Select and use equipment such as grinding magnets, grinding vises, sine plates, and various specialty fixtures.
Apply trigonometry, geometry, and general math skills to perform necessary angular and position calculations to achieve workpiece blueprint specifications.
Understand and correct for unexpected taper and other inaccuracies in grinding.
Select and use various wheel types and styles, including knowledge of abrasives, speeds & feeds, and other application parameters.
Understand and implement general machine set-up principles.
Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Essential Skills
3-5 years of experience in setting up and operating CNC grinding machines - ID/OD/Surface Grinding.
Ability to use quality precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators.
Experience performing full setups and editing programs using G and M codes.
Ability to read blueprints and setup sheets.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in machining industries supplying to the automotive or aerospace sector.
Manual grinding experience.
Ability to read Siemens controls (Old controls).
Ability to read MasterCam prints.
Why Work Here?
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness programs, disability coverage, 401K contributions with a 3% company match, financial plan support, paid vacation and holidays, employee assistance programs, and full benefits from day one. Our company boasts a 35-year average tenure, reflecting our commitment to employee satisfaction and career growth.
Work Environment
The work environment is climate-controlled, organized, and clean throughout the facility. We operate on 1st shift (5am-3:30pm) Monday - Thursday with one opening, and 2nd shift (3:30pm - 2am) Monday - Thursday with two openings. Overtime is available on Friday and Saturday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wheeling, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.
Competitive compensation
Health and wellness programs and support
Disability coverage
401K contributions
Financial plan support
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee assistance programs
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.