Operator, Grinding

JBT Marel; Galena (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Grinder to join our manufacturing team. The role involves grinding, sanding, cleaning and polishing parts to meet quality specs using hand and power tools, with attention to safety and process documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting finished pieces, maintaining templates, measuring critical dimensions, and following blueprints. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and be able to work varied shifts in a fast-paced plant.

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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computers literacy

English communication

Self-motivated

Flexibility to shifts

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

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.

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.

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

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.