Your next precision challenge starts hereWhat you’ll do
- Translate work orders and blueprints into a plan of attack, interpreting GD&T to define critical features, tolerances, and inspection criteria.
- Set up and run centerless grinding and honing operations : establish zero / reference points; set tool registers, offsets, and compensations; configure conditional switches; calculate requirements using math / geometry / trigonometry; and prove part programs.
- Confirm setups and processes by measuring first‑article and sample workpieces; uphold international standards for quality and repeatability.
- Hold tolerances through disciplined in‑process checks and adherence to quality procedures and documentation.
- Operate safely while performing preventive maintenance, following OEM instructions, and troubleshooting variances.
- Record production and quality data accurately and on time.
What you bring
At least 2 years of centerless grinding experience (preferred)Strong conceptual reasoning and a bias for process improvementEffective verbal communication and solid functional / technical skillsHands‑on familiarity with controls, instrumentation, tooling, and cross‑team coordinationManual machining proficiencyTools & tech
Manual GrinderCNC GrinderHoning systemsSchedule
First shift : 5 : 00 AM – 1 : 30 PM.
Compensation & benefits
Competitive pay aligned to experienceComprehensive benefits package401(k) with company match10 paid company holidays4 paid personal days annuallyAbout Belden Universal
Since 1970, Belden Universal has evolved from a Chicago‑area job shop into a global leader in precision universal joints and drive shaft assemblies. Our AS9100‑certified quality system and worldwide customer base reflect our commitment to reliable performance. With a team of design engineers and technical sales experts, we prioritize customer needs, delivering both standard and custom solutions. In 2018, we moved into a 40,000‑sq‑ft, air‑conditioned facility in Hillside, IL—clean, organized, and designed for growth—only 12 miles west of downtown Chicago.
For every customer challenge, Belden has a solution. Precisely what you need. Precisely when you need it.