Abrasive Finisher – 2nd Shift

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial cutting equipment manufacturing seeks Abrasive Finishers for 2nd shift operations. This full-time role involves operating machines to grind and polish various metal parts in a clean, ergonomic environment. Candidates need a high school diploma and prior experience in manual labor, with strong mechanical skills desired. Competitive compensation starting at $26.65/hour plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance and an employee stock ownership plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day

Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums

Free Health Clinic for Employees and Dependents

401(k) with Employer Matching

Free Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Free 24/7 Access to Onsite Workout Center

Education Reimbursement Program

Support for Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Requires one year of heavy manual labor experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Continuously standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Grinding, sanding, or polishing frames and fabricating sheet metal parts.
• Setting up and operating grinders, sanders, and selecting proper abrasives.
• Repairing imperfections on frames and sheet metal by welding.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Mathematical problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic hand tools

Grinders

Sanders

Job description

Date Posted: 6/11/2025
Expires: 6/26/2025

Starting pay is $26.65/hour + 5% Shift Differential

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has openings for Abrasive Finishers for our 2nd shift operations working full-time Monday-Thursday and may require working on Friday based on workloads.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

A day in the life of an Abrasive Finisher includes grinding, sanding, or polishing frames and/or fabricating sheet metal parts. Sets up and operates grinders, sanders, and pneumatic hand tools, and selects proper abrasive products for each operation. Repairs imperfections on frames and sheet metal by welding and uses abrasive blasters to obtain desired surface finish.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year heavy manual labor, ability to use measuring instruments, solve math problems, basic mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Physical demands include continuously standing for long periods of time. Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs.

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, June 26, 2025.

EEO/Veterans/Disability
Date Posted: 6/11/2025
Expires: 6/26/2025

ESOP

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually

Vacation

Health Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment

Low Premiums

Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles

Free Health Clinic

Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)

401(k)

401(k) with Employer Matching

Life Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays

Fitness Center

Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers

Education

Education Reimbursement Program

Community Support

Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy