Aerospace Grinding & Honing Technician; AS9100

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$23.00/hr - $25.00/hr

What if your precision powered flight?

Imagine walking into a spotless, air-conditioned shop at 5:00 AM. You pull the latest work order for a universal joint bound for an aircraft assembly. The blueprint is tight, the GD&T demanding. You configure the Okamoto CNC surface grinder, set zeros and offsets, calculate a few trig values, and produce a first-article that hits spec. Quality verifies the dimensions to international standards.

The part ships—and you’ve made a direct impact.

Belden Universal operates in an AS9100 manufacturing environment supplying aerospace, defense, and industrial machinery customers. As an Aerospace Grinding & Honing Technician, you’ll collaborate with experienced machinists to process universal joints and drive shafts while helping propel our rapid growth.

• Translate drawings and GD&T into effective setups for grinding and honing operations.
• Operate Okamoto surface, manual, and CNC grinders; configure tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
• Prove out part programs and verify with first-run and in-process measurements.
• Follow quality assurance procedures under AS9100 and record production/quality data.
• Keep equipment in prime condition via preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow all safety regulations.

• 2+ years of surface grinding experience
• Proficiency with AS9100 practices and documentation
• Strong conceptual, functional, and technical skills; process improvement mindset
• Clear verbal communication; comfort with controls and instrumentation
• Ability to apply math, geometry, and trigonometry to setups and inspection

• Okamoto CNC Grinder
• Okamoto Surface Grinder
• Okamoto Manual Grinder
• Honing equipment

First shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM in our newly constructed, clean, and well-organized facility located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits package and 401(k) match
• 10 paid company holidays and 4 paid personal days each year
• Rapidly growing company with significant advancement opportunities

Bring your craft to a place where precision work matters—and where your career can accelerate.

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