Manual Grinder

GWS Tool Group

South Beloit, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

GWS Tool Group in South Beloit, IL is seeking a Manual Grinder to operate manual grinders and related equipment in a precision machining environment. You will read engineering drawings, set up fixtures, and verify finished parts meet print specifications with calipers and micrometers.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a machine shop, strong math skills, and the ability to read blueprints. This full-time on-site position offers steady hours and a hands-on manufacturing role.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1+ year of machine shop experience required.
  • Surface grinder experience preferred.
  • Strong math and measurement skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate manual grinders and other machines.
  • Verify part dimensions per prints and tolerances.
  • Interpret blueprints and BOM for assembly.
  • Check machinery function and maintenance.
  • Use measuring tools to ensure conformance.

Skills

Blueprint reading
Math skills
Calipers
Micrometers
Lathe/mill
Reading drawings
Measuring tools

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Surface Grinder
Milling Machine

Job description

## Manual GrinderApplylocations: USA, IL, South Beloittime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R0094982**Job Title:**Manual Grinder**Department:**Manufacturing**Reports to:**Production Supervisor**Classification:**Non-Exempt**Location:**South Beloit, IL**Travel:**None**Job Summary:** The Manual Grinder will work with Chamfer Grinders, and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications. Use hardware on the build sheets to assemble final product to print specifications.**Duties/Responsibilities:*** Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.* Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.* Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.* Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.* Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.* Check machinery daily to ensure functionality.* Other duties assigned.* Use prints and bill of materials to assemble final product.**Education and Experience:*** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.* Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.* Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.* Experience with Surface Grinders is preferred.**Required Skills/Abilities:*** Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.* Ability to accurately read blueprints.* Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.* Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.* Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.* Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.* Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.**Physical Requirements:*** Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.* Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Manufacturing Published: 14 Jul 2026 Manual Grinder South Beloit, Illinois, United States of America
Manufacturing Published: 14 Jul 2026 Manual Grinder South Beloit, Illinois, United States of America

Sandvik Group • South Beloit (IL)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 64,000
5-Axis CNC Operator
5-Axis CNC Operator

GWS Tool Group • South Beloit (IL), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 40,000 - 60,000
Manual Grinder
Manual Grinder

GWS Tool Group • Nashville (TN)

On-site
USD 35,000 - 50,000
Manufacturing Published: 1 May 2026 Manual Grinder Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Manufacturing Published: 1 May 2026 Manual Grinder Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Sandvik Group • Nashville (TN)

On-site
USD 35,000 - 50,000
#1742 | Grinder 1 - 1st Shift
#1742 | Grinder 1 - 1st Shift

Embee Processing • Santa Ana (CA)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 34,000
CNC/ Surface Grinder Operator 2nd Shift
CNC/ Surface Grinder Operator 2nd Shift

O'Neal Industries, Inc • Hamilton (OH), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 30,000 - 39,000
Precision Manual Grinder - High-Quality Toolmaking
Precision Manual Grinder - High-Quality Toolmaking

GWS Tool Group • South Beloit (IL), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 42,000 - 56,000
CNC Operator
CNC Operator

GWS Tool Group • Town of Hartland (WI)

Hybrid
USD 25,000 - 33,000
None
CNC Operator - 2nd shift
CNC Operator - 2nd shift

GWS Tool Group • Town of Hartland (WI)

On-site
USD 35,000 - 50,000
Machinist
Machinist

Flextronics - The Flex Company • Buffalo Grove (IL), Northern (KY)

On-site
USD 47,000 - 65,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
+5