Grinder - PRL Industries : Job Details

Are you an experienced Grinder who is a night owl? Would you like to be part of something much bigger than just a job? At PRL Industries, Inc, we do what only a select few companies in the country do. We are an integral part of providing support to our nation's defense.

We have a full-time 2nd shift Grinder position open. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

In addition to a hourly rate, we offer the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer paid life
• Voluntary life products
• FSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job specific details:

Job Summary:

Grinding of castings, forgings and weldments, using handheld grinders, in accordance with verbal and written procedures, standards and specifications.

Job Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma preferred.

Experience: Some related work experience in an industrial, mechanical, welding or machining environment is desirable. An appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills: Ability to use handheld power grinders. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and the ability to read/write in English. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate handheld grinders weighing from 3 lbs. to 16 lbs.
• Remove metal using a variety of abrasive wheels, standing for long periods of time.
• Ensures parts are finish ground according to established specifications and expectations, re-positions castings/parts as needed to accomplish this, following verbal and written instructions.
• Have the physical dexterity to grind in various positions, including outside and inside castings, fabrications, etc.
• Must be able to wear a respirator when required.
• Follows verbal and written instructions, sketches and blueprints.
• Operate forklift trucks, overhead crane, hand trucks, floor or hanging scales and banding equipment.
• Verify information on documents to correspond with parts.
• Record information in accordance with instructions.
• Serialize parts using vibro-tool or stamping using hammer and steel stamps.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

General: Extensive mobility required, some moderate to heavy lifting. Position requires the ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds occasionally; walk and stand for long durations; see objects closely; and hear normal sounds with some background noises. The position requires the ability to concentrate with some interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Industrial shop setting. Dust, dirt, and metal debris from machining will be encountered. Moderate levels of noise will be encountered.

PRL Industries, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.