As a Finish Grinder, you will play a critical role in preparing and refining precision components for assembly within a heavy manufacturing environment. This position focuses on cleaning, deburring, grinding, polishing, and fitting parts such as gears, shafts, and sub-assemblies to ensure they meet quality specifications. You will utilize a range of hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments while working from blueprints and process instructions. The role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and quality. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled manufacturing professionals who take pride in craftsmanship and contributing to the production of high-performance equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform finish grinding, polishing, deburring, and cleaning of parts and components

• Grind and polish gear tooth edges, roots, and complex surfaces to specification

• Use hand tools and power tools including grinders, drills, presses, and deburring equipment

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and templates to ensure quality standards are met

• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, squares, scales, and feeler gauges

• Assist in simple assemblies and sub-assemblies, including fitting keys, splines, bushings, and brake bands

• Position and align components using cranes, hoists, jacks, and clamping devices

• Load, secure, and move large components using overhead cranes and material handling equipment

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Follow all safety, quality, and inspection procedures

Required Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of grinding, sanding, polishing, or finishing experience in manufacturing

• Proficiency using hand tools, grinders, and measurement equipment

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Experience with material handling equipment (cranes, hoists, or similar)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship

• Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment

• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts

Preferred Skills

• 2+ years of finish grinding experience in heavy manufacturing or machining environments

• Experience with gear finishing, polishing, or precision metal components

• Knowledge of assembly processes and mechanical fitting techniques

• Experience with crating, preserving, and securing large components

• Exposure to machining or CNC environments