Precision Deburring & Finishing Lead — Hands-On

Acme Machining; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Medical insurance from Day 1

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

Weekly pay

Gainsharing bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL, seeks a hands-on Team Lead for Precision Deburring & Finishing to direct the Finishing group and coordinate daily workflow. You’ll deburr, blend, and prepare surfaces on precision machined castings and forgings, reading prints with GD&T and ensuring first-pass quality.

You’ll coach trainees, document processes, and drive safe tool handling while maintaining 5S and tight handoffs between shifts. Join a committed, quality-driven team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing finishing or handwork on precision machined components.
• Proven ability to finish complex castings/forgings to print with attention to edge condition and finish.
• Fluent blueprint reading including GD&T, surface finish, materials, tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow across Finishing team; assign jobs by priority and traveler requirements.
• Lead hands-on deburring and surface prep, read drawings, and ensure parts meet print.
• Inspect in-process parts; flag nonconformances before reaching Quality or Shipping.
• Initiate nonconformance documentation and uphold ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D QMS standards.

Skills

Finishing

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface grinder

CNC grinder

Job description

Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village, IL, seeks a hands-on Team Lead for Precision Deburring & Finishing to direct the Finishing group and coordinate daily workflow. You’ll deburr, blend, and prepare surfaces on precision machined castings and forgings, reading prints with GD&T and ensuring first-pass quality.

You’ll coach trainees, document processes, and drive safe tool handling while maintaining 5S and tight handoffs between shifts. Join a committed, quality-driven team.