Grinder Operator

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
• Training in manufacturing, fabrication, or metalworking is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating hand grinders, belt grinders, or similar grinding equipment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial production environment.
• Experience using hand tools, portable power tools, and bench tools.
• Experience maintaining dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to identify defects and ensure products meet engineering specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and safety standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working from blueprints and technical drawings.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and grasp throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating grinding equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, vibration, moving machinery, and temperature fluctuations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain visual focus on detailed work.

Job Duties

• Set up and operate grinding machines, hand grinders, and belt grinders according to production requirements.
• Select, install, and adjust grinding wheels, attachments, and tooling to achieve required specifications.
• Grind, blend, and finish steel components to meet blueprint tolerances and quality standards.
• Remove excess coatings, burrs, and imperfections while minimizing taper, chatter, and surface defects.
• Inspect parts throughout the grinding process to verify quality and completion requirements.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Complete production documentation, update tracking systems, and move materials to the next operation.
• Perform routine, preventive, and daily maintenance on assigned equipment and tools.
• Report equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and manufacturing procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production goals.

Benefits