Day Shift Grinder
Description

Job Summary:

 

Grind castings, forgings, and weldments using handheld grinders, following verbal and written procedures, standards, and specifications.   

  

About Us: Do you have a passion for precision and craftsmanship? Do you want 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 play a vital role in supporting our nation's defense and various industries by supplying high-quality, high-compliance components. This is not a remote position; we are located in Lebanon, PA. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including:

- Medical

- Dental

- Vision

- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability

- Employer-paid life

- Voluntary life products

- FSA

- HSA

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Generous PTO and paid holidays

- Relocation Assistance if applicable

- Monthly Incentive Bonus Program

- Quarterly Bonus Program 


We’re excited to offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in three installments: $1,000 with your first full paycheck, $1,000 after three months, and $1,000 after one year of employment.


 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Operate handheld grinders weighing from 3 lbs. to 16 lbs. 
  • Remove metal using a variety of abrasive wheels while standing for long periods. 
  • 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. 
  • Has the physical dexterity to grind in various positions, including outside and inside castings and fabrications. 
  • Must be able to wear a respirator when required. 
  • Follow verbal and written instructions, sketches, and blueprints. 
  • Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hand trucks, floor or hanging scales, and banding equipment. 
  • Verify document information matches parts. 
  • Record information in accordance with instructions. 
  • Serialize parts using a vibro-tool or stamping with a hammer and steel stamps. 
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. 

 



Requirements

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.   



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.