Grinder Class B
Koch Enterprises Family of Companies•Springfield, MO
•$26 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
