General Grinding Technician (3)

AMBAC International; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee ownership pathway

Job summary

AMBAC International is seeking General Grinding Technicians to join our employee-owned manufacturing team in Elgin, SC. You’ll operate grinding equipment to restore and manufacture precision fuel injection components for heavy-duty engines across multiple industries.

We provide hands-on training and a long-term career path. We offer a 4-day workweek with Fridays off, competitive hourly pay with overtime, paid time off, a strong benefits package, and a pathway to employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding equipment to machine components to precise specifications.
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools.
• Follow work instructions and quality standards to ensure accuracy.
• Identify defects, wear, or inconsistencies in components.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, organized condition.
• Support production goals while maintaining safety and quality expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Reliable attendance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

General Grinding Technician (3 Openings)

Location: Elgin, SC | Schedule: 4-Day Week | First Shift

We’re Hiring: General Grinding Technician

Do you enjoy precision work, operating machinery, and producing high-quality components?

AMBAC International is hiring General Grinding Technicians to join our employee-owned manufacturing team in Elgin, SC. In this role, you’ll operate grinding equipment used to restore and manufacture precision fuel injection components for heavy-duty diesel engines serving agriculture, transportation, industrial, and defense industries.

Whether you have manufacturing experience or are eager to learn, we provide hands-on training and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Why Join AMBAC?

• Employee-owned and Open Book Managed
• Multi-year winner of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
• 4-day workweek (Fridays off!)
• People-first, team-focused culture
• Paid training and career growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Operate grinding equipment to machine components to precise specifications
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools
• Follow work instructions and quality standards to ensure accuracy
• Identify defects, wear, or inconsistencies in components
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, organized condition
• Support production goals while maintaining safety and quality expectations

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Comfortable working with machinery and precision measurement tools
• Manufacturing, machining, grinding, or industrial experience preferred but not required
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• A pathway to employee ownership and shared success

About AMBAC

We’ve been building power and engine systems since 1910. Today, we serve the world’s most demanding industries—from agriculture to aviation to defense. As a legacy-rich, employee-owned manufacturer, we’re committed to precision, pride in craft, and shared success.

AMBAC International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.