Grinder

Allegion Canada Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a grinder operator to support our manufacturing line. The role involves operating stationary and portable grinders to prepare metal parts, remove defects, and ensure a smooth handoff to finishing processes.

You will inspect finished surfaces for consistency and safety while collaborating with teammates on the line. The position requires ability to follow standard work, handle tools, and work in a noisy, active environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to operate stationary and portable grinders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate stationary and/or portable grinders to remove excess metal, oxidation, and foreign matter from sheet metal, forgings, and weldments.
• Clean and finish contours and cavities to meet acceptable standards.
• Remove welds from seals, weld spatters, and dress spot welds.
• Install trim as a part of the line operation.
• Remove scratches from metal and sand to a finished product.
• Repair minor dents and blemishes.
• Dress and change wheels or discs following procedures.
• Move frames to the paint line.
• Follow standardized methods of work.

Skills

Follow directions

Operate grinders

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Grinders (stationary/portable)

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Position Summary

Operate stationary and/or portable grinder (wheel, disc or belt types) to remove excess metal, oxidation, and foreign matter from sheet metal, forgings, and weldments.

Primary Duties

• Clean and finish contours and cavities to meet acceptable standards
• Use filling material such as fiberglass and/or epoxies
• Remove welds from seals, weld spatters, and dress spot welds
• Install trim as a part of the line operation
• Remove scratches from metal and sand to a finished product
• Repair minor dents and blemishes
• Dress and change wheels or discs in accordance with instruction and established procedures
• Fill pen holes with arc welder
• Move frames to the paint line
• Follow standardized methods of work

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to operate stationary and portable grinders
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to communicate well with others

Work Environment

• Continuous exposure to noise levels >80 db, vibrations, moving objects, fumes, dust, mists, and gases
• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes and cramped quarters
• Occasional exposure to: humid/arid conditions, mechanical hazards, solvents, allergens, and insect bites

Physical Demands

• Continuous or near continuous finger movement and standing
• Must have the ability to speak and hear clearly
• Must be able to see well including depth perception and the ability to distinguish between colors
• Requires frequent (4 or more hours per day): walking, balancing, stooping, reaching (overhead and to the side)
• Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying (25-50 lbs), climbing, crouching, and twisting may be required

We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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