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Precision Grinder

Chesterton, INOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$32–$32 /hrPosted 7 days ago

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Required skills

  • 2nd shift
  • full-time
  • Monday-Thursday
  • Friday work
  • carbide
  • stainless steel
  • bronze parts
  • cylindrical grinding
  • flat grinding
  • honing machines

Nice to have

  • FANUC controls
  • Studer
  • Agathon

Role summary

Urschel, an employee-owned company in Chesterton, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Precision Grinder for its 2nd shift operations. The role involves operating manual and CNC grinding machines, honing machines, and keyway cutters to process carbide, stainless steel, and bronze parts according to engineering prints and specifications. The position requires 1-2 years of related experience, the ability to use precision measuring instruments, and basic computer and communication skills. Familiarity with FANUC controls, Studer, and Agathon grinders is a plus. The role involves physical demands such as standing, stooping, bending, and gripping.

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, has an opening for a Precision Grinder for our 2nd shift operations working full-time Monday-Thursday and may require working on Friday based on workloads.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Starting pay is $31.81/hour + 5% Shift Differential

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

  • Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
  • Flex Time Available (must work the # of scheduled hours per day)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
  • 2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire
  • Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
  • Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
  • 401(k) with Employer Matching
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

    • A day in the life of a Precision Grinder includes setting-up and operating manual and CNC precision grinding machines to grind a variety of carbide, stainless steel, and bronze parts to specified dimensions. The set-up and operation of honing machines and keyway cutters. Selecting, mounting, attaching and calibrating a variety of different grinding wheels for cylindrical and flat grinding. The Precision Grinder interprets engineering prints and set-up notes to determine fixturing needed, dimensional specifications, setup, and operating requirements.

    Qualified applicants must have a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training with a high school education or equivalent. Ability to solve math problems, use precision measuring instruments, basic computer skills and able to communicate effectively. Familiarity with FANUC controls, and experience with Studer and Agathon a plus. Physical Demands include remaining stationery for sustained durations, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling, overreaching, wrist movement, and gripping, grasping and/or squeezing.

    If you are seeking an outstanding career opportunity, visit the Urschel careers link directly at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn.

    EEO/Veterans/Disability

    Date Posted: 10/30/2026

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