5731 Deburrer/Grinder - 3rd Shift

Komatsu; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

24-hour onsite Gym

Job summary

Komatsu in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking a Deburrer-Grinder to set up and operate disc or pedestal grinders, preparing castings, forgings, and small weldments, including gear tooth grinding.

Shift is 3rd Sunday-Thursday. Join a safety‑conscious team with opportunities for hands-on training and career growth, plus strong benefits and a genuine chance to contribute to our heavy‑equipment manufacturing legacy.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and process sheets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignment and checks operations against drawings.
• Picks up part and grinds to required dimensions using a disc or pedestal grinder.
• Uses portable grinder to smooth surfaces and deburr as needed.
• Visually inspects pieces and reports irregularities to supervisor.
• Manages material routing and requisitions supplies.
• Operates forklift or grinding truck when required.
• Grinds gear edges to form chamfers or radii.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and work area per procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Aug 15, 2026

Job Description

Posting Start Date: 8/11/26

Job Location (Short): Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941

Requisition ID: 36631

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

The Deburrer-Grinder role sets up and operates a disc or uses a pedestal a portable power grinder to prepare castings, forgings and small weldments. Forms relief on heat treated gears and pinion teeth using tooth grinding machine, pneumatic grinder, and sander.

Shift: 3rd Sunday-Thursday

Key Job Responsibilities

• Receives work assignment and pouch; checks for required operations; refers to simple drawing to determine requirements.
• Picks up part and presses against rotating grinding wheel of disc or pedestal grinder to obtain a smooth and even face or specified dimension when required, using jigs or fixtures when available.
• Uses portable power grinder with appropriate grinding or buffing wheel to smooth difficult to reach interior and exterior surfaces; deburrs files and wire brushes parts as needed.
• Visually inspects pieces for improper grinding, poor material, etc.; set defective pieces aside and notifies inspector or supervisor of any irregularities; may count, sort, mark and load material using crane or hoist as needed.
• Checks routing cards, makes out part lot pouches when necessary and arranges to have material move in and out of department as required; requisitions supplies from tool crib.
• When required, uses forktruck or small grinding truck to facilitate grinding duties.
• Grinds using portable pneumatic grinder to form chamfer or radius on edges of gear and pinion teeth.
• Performs liberal tolerance grinding operations on a wide variety of ferrous and nonferrous castings and other parts such as hooks, sheaves, sprockets; bevel gears, clutch drums, shipper shafts, collector shoes, cases, grids, etc.
• Dresses or changes grinding wheel as required.
• Lubricates and cleans machine as needed, assists with repair of own machine when required.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including equipment, and performs all assignments in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, and various hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Comprehensive Benefits and Career Development

• United Steel Workers Local 1114
• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance eligible on first day of employment
• Retirement plans to support your long-term financial well-being
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement support
• Generous paid time off
• 24-hour onsite Gym

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/.