Grinder Setup Operator

Prince Industries LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with strong EMP

Company paid life insurance & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement for job relation

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Prince Industries LLC in Carol Stream, IL, is seeking a Grinder Operator for first shift with hours 5:45am–2:15pm, Monday–Friday, with possible overtime. The role involves setting up and operating grinding and honing machines, inspecting parts for quality, and adhering to safety standards.

The successful candidate will read engineering drawings, use measuring tools, and follow instructions while maintaining a strong work ethic and ability to work OT when deadlines require.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate a grinding machine.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain grinding machines.
• Select grinding wheels and other related tools.
• Set up, operate and maintain manual Sunnen honing machines.
• Setup, operate and maintain CNC honing machines.
• Select diamond tooling/stones for the related honing machine.
• Perform quality control checks on products.
• Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor.

Skills

Read drawings

Operate grinder

Measure with tools

Work with supervision

OT willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manual Sunnen honing

CNC honing machines

Diamond tooling/stones

Job description

Job Summary

A Grinder Operator operates industrial grinding machines to grind metal parts, tools, and other components. They ensure the machines are correctly set up, monitor the grinding process, and inspect finished products to ensure quality.

This position is on first shift and the hours are 5:45am - 2:15pm, Monday - Friday with opportunity for OT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain grinding machines.
• Select grinding wheels and other related tools.
• Set up, operate and maintain manual Sunnen honing machines.
• Setup, operate and maintain CNC honing machines
• Select diamond tooling/stones for the related honing machine.
• Perform quality control checks on products.
• Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to operate a grinding machine.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1-3 years minimum related work experience or formal training
• Ability and experience operating and maintaining grinding machinery.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions.

Physical Job Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• Partial tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince.

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers)