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O.D. / I.D. / Jig Grinder

EWT/3DCNC Inc.
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

EWT/3DCNC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Precision Grinder to join our custom tooling and machining team. If you possess a keen eye for close tolerances, take pride in high-precision craft, and thrive in a well-equipped, detail-oriented shop environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, adjust, and operate O.D. (Outer Diameter), I.D. (Inner Diameter), and Jig Grinders to produce precision parts and custom tooling.
  • Perform complex setups and grinding operations to exacting engineering prints, maintaining tolerances as tight as /- .0002".
  • Select appropriate grinding wheels, dress wheels, and determine optimal spindle speeds, feeds, and coolant flows for varied tool steels and metals.
  • Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, bore gages, optical comparators, and height gages).
  • Maintain clean equipment, troubleshoot setup variations, and ensure continuous quality control throughout production runs.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience operating O.D., I.D., or Jig Grinders in a precision machining or tool & die environment.
  • Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret complex GD&T, engineering drawings, and strict specifications independently.
  • Measurement Proficiency: Mastery of precision hand tools and optical measuring equipment.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to microscopic details.

Benefits & Work Environment

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience
  • Comprehensive healthcare options and retirement benefits
  • Stable, clean, climate-controlled shop environment
  • Growth opportunities within a specialized, technology-driven company

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 55.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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