Precision Grinder

Urschellaboratoriesinc; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free Health Clinic

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Precision Grinder for day shift work in Chesterton, IN. This full-time role may require Saturday work based on workloads and offers a climate-controlled environment for manufacturing cutting equipment used globally.

Starting pay is $31.81/hour. Benefits include ESOP, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays, education reimbursement, and access to an onsite health clinic and gym.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years related experience and/or training with a high school education or equivalent.
• Familiarity with FANUC controls; Studer and Agathon experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC precision grinding machines to grind carbide, stainless steel, and bronze parts to specified dimensions.
• Balance a variety of parts.
• Select, mount, attach and calibrate different grinding wheels for cylindrical and flat grinding.

Skills

CNC grinding

FANUC controls

Measuring instruments

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Studer

Agathon

Grinding wheels

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Precision Grinder for our day shift operations working full-time, Monday-Friday and may require working on Saturday based on workloads.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Starting pay is $31.81/hour

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

A day in the life of a Precision Grinder sets-up and operates manual and CNC precision grinding machines to grind a variety of carbide, stainless steel, and bronze parts to specified dimensions. Balances a variety of parts. Set-up and operates honing machines and keyway cutters.Selects, mounts, attaches and calibrates a variety of different grinding wheels for cylindrical and flat grinding.

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training with a high school education or equivalent. Ability to solve math problems, use precision measuring instruments, basic computer skills and able to communicate effectively. Familiarity with FANUC controls, and experience with Studer and Agathon a plus. Physical Demands include remaining stationery for sustained durations, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling, overreaching, wrist movement, and gripping, grasping and/or squeezing.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, September 7, 2026.

EEO/Veterans/Disability