Grinder/Chipper

Bakermfg; Evansville (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Bakermfg seeks a Grinder/Chipper for 1st Shift in Evansville, WI. The role involves grinding and chipping metal workpieces, ensuring quality and safety protocols are followed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills. Previous grinding experience is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Join our team to contribute to high-quality manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Grinding experience is a plus.
• 1–3 months of related experience/training preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Grind and chip metal workpieces to shape edges.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and quality standards.
• Read and follow detailed work instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Ability to read instructions

Material defect detection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Portable grinders

Jib crane

Job description

Baker Manufacturing Company

Job Title: Grinder/Chipper 1st Shift

Compensation:

Schedule: 1st Shift 5 am - 3:30 pm Monday-Thursday. OT required on a week-to-week basis on Fridays and Saturdays.

GRINDER/CHIPPER SUMMARY

The Grinder/Chipper is responsible for grinding and chipping metal workpieces to shape edges, remove excess material, and eliminate defects such as cracks and holes, following job orders, blueprints, and work instructions. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols to maintain product quality and workplace safety.

GRINDER/CHIPPER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position workpieces manually or using a jib crane.
• Insert and operate appropriate grinding wheels or chisels in portable grinders or power hammers.
• Guide tools along specified guidelines or maneuver workpieces around stationary grinding wheels.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and quality standards.
• Grind portable parts on pedestal grinders and remove sharp edges, burrs, pits, and cracks.
• Clean excess metal, splatter, and rust to improve the appearance of workpieces.
• Dress and maintain grinding wheels.
• Read and follow detailed work instructions, job orders, and supervisor directives.
• Accurately record workpiece counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

GRINDER/CHIPPER QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grinding experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months of related experience/training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, memos, and work orders.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow detailed but straightforward instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect material defects.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands.
• Frequently required to walk, reach with arms, and communicate effectively.
• Must regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.