Posted August 22, 2026
CNC Grinder
Sterling Engineering Inc.
Buffalo Grove, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
CNC Machinist (Grinder)
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
$28-35/hr DOE
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
$28-35/hr DOE
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Grinder) to support our manufacturing team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role is responsible for operating grinding equipment and other conventional machine shop tools to produce high-quality precision parts within prescribed tolerances. The ideal candidate has CNC experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work from blueprints and engineering drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate various conventional machine shop equipment, including grinders and vertical/horizontal saws, to produce and detail small parts ranging from simple to complex.
- Perform machine set-ups and adjust speeds, feeds, and depth of cut to ensure parts meet blueprint and engineering specifications.
- Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to prescribed tolerances.
- Follow blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders to produce accurate components.
- May be required to operate CNC (numerical control) machines as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in a related field, military technical training, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of CNC machining experience required.
- Grinding experience with small, detailed components required.
- Manual machining experience preferred.
- Prior machine shop experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or nationality
