Express Employment

Centerless Grinder

Company:

Express Employment

Location:

Sycamore, IL, 60178

Payment:

$25 - $30

Payment Interval:

Hour

Schedule:

Full

Workplace:

Onsite

Top Job

Located in Sycamore, IL

Salary: $25.00-$30.00/ hour

Centerless Grinder / Setup Operator

Day Shift | Monday-Friday (Flexible Start Time)
$25.00-$30.00 per hour
Sycamore, IL

Position Summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Centerless Grinder / Setup Operator for a long-term role with a high-precision manufacturing client in the Sycamore area. This position requires hands-on experience with machine setup, process control, and tight-tolerance production in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform full setup and operation of centerless grinding machines (thru-feed and/or in-feed)
  • Select, mount, and dress grinding and regulating wheels to achieve required tolerances
  • Adjust feeds, speeds, work rest height, and coolant flow to optimize cycle time and surface finish
  • Monitor part geometry including OD, roundness, straightness, and surface finish
  • Inspect parts using precision measurement tools (micrometers, snap gauges, air gauges, etc.)
  • Conduct in-process inspections and make real-time machine adjustments
  • Troubleshoot grinding issues such as chatter, taper, burn, and size variation
  • Complete SPC, quality, and production documentation
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and assist with changeovers
  • Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of hands-on centerless grinding experience
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions
  • Experience holding tight tolerances in a production environment
  • Solid understanding of grinding theory and process control
  • Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
  • Reliable attendance and ability to work independently

Compensation & Schedule

  • $25.00-$27.00/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time, steady day shift
  • Long-term opportunity with growth potential

How to Apply

?? Call or text HEADER OPERATOR to 815-986-9373
?? Apply online at www.expresspros.com/dekalbil

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Express Office: DeKalb

1626 DeKalb Avenue

Sycamore, IL 60178