Job Title: Centerless Grinder

Job Description

Operate a variety of equipment to produce wire products, ensuring optimal machine uptime and product quality. Metrics include achieving specific lbs per man hour throughout the year, such as 1800 lbs/hour for side winder products with at least 50% uptime and 1200 lbs/hour for multi-hole products with 70% uptime.

ResponsibilitiesRun and manage centerless grinding machines efficiently.Ensure the quality of products produced meets company standards.Operate equipment safely and support company safety initiatives.Be accountable for the safety, delivery, and expectations of the machines.Work collaboratively as a team, operating one to two machines simultaneously.Train and mentor new operators, fostering an accountable environment.Essential SkillsExperience with manual grinders and centerless grinding.Proficiency in using Cincinnati Automatic Feed and in-line bar grinders.Ability to operate both manual and CNC grinders.Skilled in using calipers, micrometers, and surface grinding tools.Understanding of tolerances and precise measurements.Additional Skills & QualificationsAccountability: Acknowledge and learn from mistakes.Teamwork: Willingness to support fellow operators.Integrity: Responsible for one's actions and professional behavior.Respect: Mutual respect towards colleagues.Commitment to excellence: Dedicated to achieving high standards.Why Work Here?

Join a positive team culture that supports employees across all shifts. Experience growth opportunities with a company that promotes from within, offering lateral career moves without a linear path. Benefit from on-the-job teaching and internal job postings. Enjoy annual performance-based reviews and daily feedback, fostering autonomy and personal development.

Work Environment

Work alongside a lead and an operator. Expect occasional pre and post-shift work or Saturdays, with schedule updates provided by Thursday noon. Operate three total machines in a dynamic environment with 30-minute unpaid breaks and paid company holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeport, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Freeport,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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