OD/ID Grinders & Turning Machinists

TekPro Engineering
Downers Grove, IL

**Precision Machinists – OD/ID Grinders & Turning Machinists (Lathe)

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**Current Openings:

OD/ID GrindersShifts:**- 1st Shift (5:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

  • 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 1:30 AM) + 10% differential

Pay:

Up to ~$40/hr for “master-class” candidates Requirements:- Strong OD/ID grinding experience (must be clearly shown on resume)

  • Background in a precision machining environment

  • Aerospace or gear industry experience preferred

  • Candidates from high-precision contract shops are highly considered

**Turning Machinists (Lathe)

Shift:10% differentialPay:**

Can stretch to ~$40/hr for elite, aerospace-gear-level talent Requirements:- Can do setups independently

  • Ability to program, perform calculations, and run own setups

  • Read prints and make parts from scratch

  • Experience in a job shop with frequent setups

$100K+/year potentialWhy This Opportunity Stands Out - Above-market pay with strong earning potential

  • Average 55-hour work week with heavy overtime

  • 2–3 shorter Saturday shifts (6 hrs each) per month

  • Frequent raises per union contract

  • 10% night shift differential

  • Air-conditioned facility with a mix of new and legacy equipment

  • Challenging, high-complexity aerospace and gear work

consistent overtimeIdeal Background - Aerospace or gear manufacturing experience

  • High-precision contract machining background

  • Strong setup, troubleshooting, and print-reading skills

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding job-shop environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Turning Lathe
  • OD/ID Grinding Machine
Posted 2026-02-11

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