CNC Grinder

CNC Grinder (ANCA / Rollomatic)

Elk Grove Village, IL

$65,000 - $95,000 ($43 per hour) Base Salary + Overtime (1.5x Pay)

4 Positions Available

Join a global precision tooling manufacturer with an established US customer base, industry-leading technology, and genuine opportunities for career progression into senior and leadership-level positions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Grinder, Tool & Cutter Grinder, CNC Operator, Machinist, Setup Technician, or Programmer with experience on ANCA and/or Rollomatic grinding machines.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary: $65,000 - $95,000
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Career progression opportunities
• Stable and growing global business
• Advanced CNC grinding technology
• Full benefits package

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• FSA & HSA Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match (immediate vesting)
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating Shift Schedule:
  • 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Two weeks on each shift rotation

The Role

As a CNC Grinder, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and optimising CNC grinding machines to manufacture high-precision carbide cutting tools. You'll work from engineering drawings and specifications while ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout production.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate ANCA and/or Rollomatic CNC grinding machines
• Produce precision carbide cutting tools to engineering specifications
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Perform in-process inspections and quality checks
• Adjust machine offsets and tooling to maintain quality and consistency
• Troubleshoot machining issues and minimise scrap
• Support new product introductions and prototype work
• Maintain safe working practices and housekeeping standards
• Accurately record production and quality data

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience operating or setting up ANCA or Rollomatic CNC grinding machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• CNC grinding experience within a precision manufacturing environment
• Experience carrying out dimensional inspections using measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred

• Tool & cutter grinding experience
• Carbide cutting tool manufacturing experience
• CNC programming experience
• Familiarity with ToolRoom, VGPro, or similar grinding software
• Experience training or mentoring junior operators

Ideal Backgrounds

We would be interested in hearing from candidates with job titles including:

• CNC Grinder
• Tool & Cutter Grinder
• CNC Grinding Operator
• CNC Machinist
• CNC Setup Technician
• CNC Programmer / Operator
• Precision Grinder
• Carbide Tool Grinder

Apply Now

If you have experience with ANCA or Rollomatic grinding machines and are looking to join a growing manufacturing business offering excellent earning potential, career progression, and modern CNC technology, we'd like to hear from you.