Grinder/Finishing Technician
American Products
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- Pay
- $26 to $28
- an hour
- Location
- Springfield, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 11 days ago
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About the company
American Products
Telecommunications · 201 to 500 employees
Join a fast-growing stainless steel fabrication team where precision matters.
What you'll do
- Grind, finish, and repair welded vessel components to cosmetic and quality standards.
- Perform surface prep and seam blending, complete QC documentation, and support repair work.
What you need
- Requires P.T. certification, intermediate blueprint/spec interpretation, and the ability to maintain grinding equipment.
- Must stand and walk for extended periods, frequently reach, crouch, and kneel, and regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Key skills
blueprint/spec interpretationgrinding equipmentwheel changessurface finishhand tools
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Class B Grinder Operator (Stainless Steel Tanks)
Location:
Watson Custom Tanks
Shift:
Monday - Thursday 7am-5:30pm
Pay:
$26-28/hr
Join a fast-growing stainless steel fabrication team where precision matters.
Watson Custom Tanks
is hiring a
Class B Grinder Operator
to grind, finish, and repair welded vessel components to exact cosmetic and quality standards.
What you’ll do
Precision grind head-to-shell seams and blended welds (up to
180 grit / 30 Ra max
)
Remove arc marks, gouges, digs, lumps, and hook marks; restore cosmetic and structural integrity
Perform surface prep, seam blending, and post-treatment repairs (including re-dye checks)
Grind internal/external cylindrical, tapered, flat, conical surfaces; select wheels, speeds, feeds, and fixtures
Complete QC documentation (traveler lines), support P.T. and repair work as needed
Work safely with hand tools, lifts/hoists, and occasionally in confined spaces; follow PPE and safety procedures
What we’re looking for
P.T. Certified
Intermediate blueprint/spec interpretation
Confident maintaining grinding equipment (wheel changes, inspections for cracks/wear, proper guards)
Detail-driven, quality-focused, dependable, and team-oriented
Professional, respectful communication with coworkers and customers
Physical requirements
Stand/walk extended periods; frequent reaching, crouching, kneeling
Regularly lift/move up to
50 lbs
Strong close vision, depth perception, and attention to surface finish
Ready to build your career in precision finishing?
Apply today for
Class B Grinder Operator
and help deliver high-quality stainless steel tanks that customers count on.