Grinding Application Technician
Company: SearchForce
Location: Elgin
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The successful candidate will have a
familiarity with ID/OD grinding. Must have a minimum of 1 year of
CNC experience, preferably ID/OD grinding. Candidate will
facilitate time studies, test grinds, process development, and
on/off site training. Travel (including overnight) is expected
60-80%. QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Able to prepare, setup
and operate grinding/CNC equipment. Working knowledge of Fanuc
and/or Siemens controls. Fluent in reading and writing CNC program
code. Must possess blueprint/CAD interpretation skills, ability to
interpret sketches, engineering drawings, etc. Must be able to work
with close tolerances (imperial and metric). Understanding of
inspection techniques, equipment, and gauges as well as
micrometers, vernier calipers, etc. Perform machine demonstrations,
test grinds, time studies, feasibility studies, runoffs, and
process development. Review customer requirements and collaborate
with Applications/Sales Team to determine proper tools, grinding
wheels, and process selection. Conduct/facilitate training classes
both in-house and at off-site facilities. Assist in prototype
machine PLC and option testing of mechanical and control software
functions. Demonstrate and instruct techniques, methods and
procedures for machine tool equipment and related attachments and
accessories. Provide technical phone support for customers,
salespersons, and distributors. Identify and resolve customer
problems and issues through remote means such as phone, video
conference, e-mail etc. Utilize internal resources to identify and
resolve service issues as needed. Communicate and coordinate
application activities internally. Escalate/forward service calls
to management if necessary. Organize and maintain documentation of
application procedures. ADMINISTRATION: Strong verbal and written
communication skills. Complete reports after each application
run-off, test, training, etc. Communicate follow up activities
through reports and/or other electronic means. Complete application
billings and expense reports in a timely manner. Must have good
credit and make on-time payments corporate credit card. Available
for after-hour phone support for key customers, service/apps
engineers, sales as needed. Adhere to company policies and
procedures. Strive to continuously find ways to improve processes
and activities performed. Contribute towards improving the
productivity of our company. Complete other tasks that are assigned
by management from time to time. LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote: Elmira,
NY or Elgin, IL or Traverse City, MI Requirements Must have a
minimum of 1 year of CNC experience, preferably ID/OD grinding
Fluent in reading and writing CNC program code. Must possess
blueprint/CAD interpretation skills, ability to interpret sketches,
engineering drawings, etc. Must have good credit and make on-time
payments corporate credit card. Available for after-hour phone
support for key customers, service/apps engineers, sales as
needed.
Keywords: SearchForce, Palatine , Grinding Application Technician, Engineering , Elgin, Illinois
