Chipper / Grinder

SPX; Michigan City (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their manufacturing team. This role involves technical fabrication and construction, where you'll read blueprints, select materials, and operate various metalworking machines. You'll also ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive culture that fosters growth and development. With competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector while enjoying a collaborative work atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Plans

401(k) Match

Educational Assistance

Health Club Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with ability to compute material calculations.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing or foundry environments.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and select materials for fabrication.
• Operate metalworking machines and maintain safety standards.
• Fit, finish, and reinforce patterns according to specifications.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Technical Fabrication

Mathematical Calculations

Welding

Equipment Operation

Material Selection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Metalworking Machines

Welding Equipment

Forklift

Hand Tools

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.

Hourly Rate: $17.50/hr with scheduled increases every 6 months (during first 36 months of employment)

SHIFT: 3RD Shift 3a-11:30a

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Technical Fabrication and Construction
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches
• Select appropriate materials (lumber, wax, metals)
• Construct and assemble patterns and core boxes
• Calculate dimensions using trade math and shop formulae
• Fit, finish, and reinforce patterns to spec
• Equipment Operation and Tool Use
• Operate metalworking machines (milling, drills, grinders)
• Use welding and cutting equipment (arc welder, acetylene torch)
• Handle hand tools, measuring instruments, and jigs/fixtures
• Operate power equipment (e.g., forklift)
• Maintenance, Alteration, and Safety
• Perform repairs/alterations to patterns and flasks
• Apply finishes and stencils to parts
• Clean machines and work area
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safety tools

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to compute calculations for materials
• Ability to work in demanding manufacturing environment
• Previous manufacturing and/or foundry experience (Preferred)

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50-75lbs
• Must be able to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods, as required by the job.
• Requires the use of appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) due to potential hazards associated with machinery or chemicals.

How we live our culture…

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting after 60 days of service
• Competitive pay scale progression with step increases
• Educational assistance, apprenticeship programs, and health club reimbursement

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion…

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential.

WORKING AT OUR COMPANIES

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.