Operator, Grinding

Wenger Manufacturing, LLC; Galena (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Wenger Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a Grinder to join our Galena, KS team. The role involves grinding, sanding, cleaning, and polishing parts to target specs using hand and power tools, with emphasis on quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include deburring, inspecting, measuring, and documenting work; following blueprints and safety procedures; and working in a manufacturing environment with potential noise and physical demands.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic math.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Deburr, buff or polish materials to specifications.
• Examine materials to ensure conformance to standards.
• Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspection and measurement.
• Select files or abrasives according to workpiece needs.
• Measure and mark equipment to meet grinding standards.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The Role

Grinder employees function as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. The primary responsibility of a Grinder is to grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.

This position is located in Galena, KS

Key Responsibilities

• Deburr, buff or polish materials to specifications
• Examine materials to ensure conformance to establish standards.
• Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
• Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes.
• Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
• Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.
• Record product and processing data on specified forms.
• Complete the required paperwork.
• Saw/Heat treat and sandblast parts.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, machinery with moving parts
• Standing on a concrete floor
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (face shield, ear plugs, safety shoes, and long sleeve or sleeved apron)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50lbs occasionally without assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Working knowledge of computers
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability and willingness to follow directions as well as the ability to work independently
• Self-motivated
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.