Grinder Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Grinder Operator**
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for quality craftsmanship, we encourage you to apply!
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a detail-oriented Grinder Operator to join our team. In this role, you will set up, operate, and maintain grinding and related tools to remove excess material, sharpen edges, and polish metal components. You will be responsible for replacing worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts, as well as selecting the appropriate grade of abrasives based on specifications. Additionally, you may assist in other production areas as needed while adhering to all safety protocols.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Set up and operate grinding tools to achieve desired finishes on metal parts.
+ Replace worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts as necessary.
+ Select the correct grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications.
+ Assist in other production areas when required.
+ Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
**Required Skills:**
+ Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication is essential.
+ Experience in a metal fabrication shop is preferred.
+ Ability to replace and select appropriate abrasive materials.
**Soft Skills:**
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
+ Ability to follow safety procedures diligently.
+ Willingness to assist in various production tasks as needed.
**Job Type:**
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of four months.
**Work Site:**
This position is fully on-site in Clarence, New York.
**Work Environment:**
You will work in a machine shop environment where dust, grease, and metal shavings are common. Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes or boots, is required. The environment is not climate-controlled, with fans placed throughout the facility for ventilation. The schedule is for the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with three openings available.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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