Sheet Metal Abrasive Finisher - 2nd Shift

Urschel; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance award bonus

ESOP, Stock Issued Annually

2 Weeks' Vacation Available Upon Hire

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance on 1

Low Premiums and Deductibles

Free Health Clinic

401(k) with Employer Matching

Free Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Onsite Workout Center with Personal Tr

Education Reimbursement Program

Community Involvement/Philanthropy

Job summary

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an Abrasive Finisher for our 2nd shift operations in Chesterton, IN. This full-time role may require Friday work based on workloads and involves grinding, sanding, or polishing frames and sheet metal parts.

Starting pay is $28.25/hour plus a 5% shift differential. Benefits include ESOP, health/dental/vision insurance from day one, 401(k) with employer matching, paid holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year work experience.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Solving math problems.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, or polish frames and/or fabricate sheet metal parts.
• Set up and operate grinders, sanders, and pneumatic hand tools.
• Select proper abrasive products for each operation.
• Repair imperfections on frames and sheet metal by welding.
• Use abrasive blasters to obtain desired surface finish.

Skills

Measuring instruments

Math proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has openings for Abrasive Finishers for our 2nd shift operations working full-time Monday-Thursday and may require working on Friday 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 $28.25/hour + 5% Shift Differential

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
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment
• 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 an Abrasive Finisher includes grinding, sanding, or polishing frames and/or fabricating sheet metal parts. Sets up and operates grinders, sanders, and pneumatic hand tools, and selects proper abrasive products for each operation. Repairs imperfections on frames and sheet metal by welding and uses abrasive blasters to obtain desired surface finish.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year work experience, ability to use measuring instruments, solving math problems, basic mechanical aptitude, basic computer skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Physical demands include continuous standing and use of vibratory tools. Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs.

EEO/Veterans/Disability

Position Posted: 8/25/2026