2nd shift - Grinder/Chipper *** $5,000 BONUS ELIGIBLE

Job Title:  Grinder/Chipper 
Location: Evansville, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Department:  Grinding
Compensation: $20.00 $3 2nd shift premium 

Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm - 2 am 

 Overtime as needed: Fridays, Saturdays

Summary

The Grinder/Chipper is responsible for grinding and chipping metal workpieces to shape edges, remove excess material, and eliminate defects such as cracks and holes, following job orders, blueprints, and work instructions. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols to maintain product quality and workplace safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Position workpieces manually or using a jib crane.
• Insert and operate appropriate grinding wheels or chisels in portable grinders or power hammers.
• Guide tools along specified guidelines or maneuver workpieces around stationary grinding wheels.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and quality standards.
• Grind portable parts on pedestal grinders and remove sharp edges, burrs, pits, and cracks.
• Clean excess metal, splatter, and rust to improve the appearance of workpieces.
• Dress and maintain grinding wheels.
• Read and follow detailed work instructions, job orders, and supervisor directives.
• Accurately record workpiece counts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while practicing safe work habits.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or 1–3 months of related experience/training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, memos, and work orders.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow detailed but straightforward instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect material defects.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and use hands.
• Frequently required to walk, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Must regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Requires good vision, including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving machinery, fumes, airborne particles, and extreme heat.
• Frequent exposure to vibration and loud noise levels.
• Proper PPE must be worn at all times to mitigate environmental risks.

Competence, Awareness, and Training

• New Employees: Evaluated through the “New Employee Checklist” and assessments at 30, 60, and 90 days, with additional training as needed.
• Regular Employees: Evaluated annually with ongoing performance reviews and role-specific training.