Finishing Craftsman – Stainless Steel

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Hands-on work with visible results

Team culture focused on quality

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking individuals for a hands-on role in polishing and finishing stainless steel components. This position values attention to detail and offers training to ensure quality workmanship. You'll work as part of a team to meet production goals and maintain workspace organization. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, with experience considered a plus. The role requires physical activity in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to stay focused on repetitive, precision-based tasks.

Responsibilities

• Polish, grind, and finish stainless steel components.
• Ensure surfaces meet quality, safety, and customer standards.
• Inspect work and keep workspace organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Focus on repetitive tasks

Job description

Precision work. Visible results. Pride in every detail.

$19–$25/hr | 2nd Shift | Training Provided

This isn’t just grinding and polishing.

You’re the one who takes raw stainless and turns it into a finished product that meets exact standards—clean, consistent, and customer-ready. The final result depends on your attention to detail and the pride you take in your work.

If you like hands-on work, high standards, and seeing the difference you make every day, this is your kind of role.

Why Join CSI

• Hands-on work with clear results at the end of every shift
• Training provided—we’ll teach you the craft
• A team that values quality, effort, and doing things right
• A strong culture built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

• Polish, grind, and finish stainless steel components and systems
• Work primarily with 300 series stainless steel materials
• Ensure surfaces meet quality, safety, and customer standards
• Inspect your work; details matter here
• Use finishing tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Keep your workspace organized and production moving efficiently
• Work as part of a team to meet deadlines and production goals

What You Bring

• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Ability to stay focused on repetitive, precision-based tasks
• Team-first mindset and solid work ethic
• Previous grinding or finishing experience is a plus (not required)
• Stable work history

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This is an on-site, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the shift
• Lifting and moving materials up to 75 lbs (with assistance)
• Use of close, distance, and peripheral vision with strong attention to detail
• Exposure to typical grinding and polishing conditions (noise, dust, etc.)
• Required use of PPE including gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots

CSI provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

About CSI

CSI provides stainless-steel process equipment and service for manufacturers in the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We’re a hands-on, growing company where people take ownership, work together, and continuously improve how we support our customers and each other. The work matters, and so does how we show up every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on performance, professionalism, and the ability to do the job.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. CSI participates in E-Verify.