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OD Grinder
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Illinois, Rockford | |
| 4040 East State Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 17, 2025 | |
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Position Title: OD Grinder
Wage: $17.00-$19.00 per hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm Unlock your potential and gain valuable career skills in a dynamic machine shop environment that values respect and mentorship. With the right attitude, you'll have the opportunity to learn hands-on from experienced professionals eager to guide you toward success! This is a 1st shift position in Rockford, IL with the opportunity for hire. OD Grinder Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up and operate OD grinders to grind ODs between centers or on an arbor to ensure concentricity is in tolerance. - Setup machine using measuring equipment, setup parts, and other tools to produce parts to required tolerances. - Use appropriate measuring equipment to inspect ground parts. - Ensure all gages are calibrated and set accurately. - Ensure that all parts have required stock for final centerless grinding operations. - Effectively select setup jobs using live or dead center and between centers or on arbors. - Grind arbors as required. - Select appropriate jobs to run based on procedures. - Group jobs for efficiency while maintaining operation completion dates within procedure. - Clean all parts after completion. - Perform routine machine maintenance (preventive maintenance). - Maintain work area cleanliness and organization. - Log completed jobs for job tracking purposes. - Work overtime as required to maintain production. - Ensure careful handling of materials and tools to avoid damage. OD Grinder Requirements: - Ability to read a micrometer, indicator, caliper, and concentricity gage. - Ability to read and understand work instructions. - Basic math skills. - Must have a strong understanding of place values with decimals, along with adding and subtracting decimals. - Strong attention to detail. - Good oral and written communication skills. - Good organizational skills. - Dedication to quality and efficiency. - Good teamwork. Rockfordresumes@qpsemployment.com IND017 About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Why Work with QPS? -Access to sought-after positions with leading employers -Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |