Entry-Level Hand Grinder & Polisher - No Experience Needed

Precision Instruments, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Precision Instruments, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Polisher/Hand Grinder to sandblast, grind, deburr and polish metal parts for chrome plating. No experience needed; training provided. The role emphasizes good hand-eye coordination, a willingness to learn, and teamwork in a metalworking environment.

Daily tasks include belt changes, loading parts, and ensuring surfaces meet specifications, with safety and efficiency in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanically inclined and interested.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Positive attitude.
• Experience polishing and plating desired.

Responsibilities

• Hand grinding and polishing with hand tools or power tools, including chippers, buffers, and finishers.
• Select and change appropriate grinding belts as needed.
• Load/unload parts between departments and into an automatic polishing machine.
• Remove workpiece and inspect finish to meet specifications.
• Apply coolant and maintain surface finish during grinding/polishing.
• May work in other departments as needed.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanically inclined

Team player

Positive attitude

Experience polishing

Experience plating

Job description

Precision Instruments, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Polisher/Hand Grinder to sandblast, grind, deburr and polish metal parts for chrome plating. No experience needed; training provided. The role emphasizes good hand-eye coordination, a willingness to learn, and teamwork in a metalworking environment.

Daily tasks include belt changes, loading parts, and ensuring surfaces meet specifications, with safety and efficiency in a fast-paced plant setting.