1st Shift Metal Finisher - Polishing & Grinding

Estwing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Overtime opportunities

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Estwing is seeking a grinder/polisher to polish and grind metal forgings, delivering finished products and meeting production rates. The role runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a training hourly rate of $16–$19 and a piece-rate opportunity.

Requirements include 1–3 months of related experience or on-the-job training, ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 100 pounds, and attention to detail. Benefits align with standard manufacturing roles.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months related experience or on-the-job training.
• Must be able to stand at equipment for 8 hours or more per day.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Polish and grind metal forgings to finished appearance.
• Apply abrasive compounds and dressing to facilitate polishing.
• Replace and balance polishing wheels and belts and adjust tension.
• Complete routing sheets and input data timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to Learn

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Judgment

Motivational Fit

Safety Awareness

Teamwork/Cooperation

Education

1–3 months related experience or on-the-job training

Job description

Estwing is seeking a grinder/polisher to polish and grind metal forgings, delivering finished products and meeting production rates. The role runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a training hourly rate of $16–$19 and a piece-rate opportunity.

Requirements include 1–3 months of related experience or on-the-job training, ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 100 pounds, and attention to detail. Benefits align with standard manufacturing roles.