Grinder

Allegion • Pico Rivera, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Classification : Non-Exempt Employee: Grinder Reports to : Production Superintendent Shift : 1st: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Company: Krieger Specialty Products is a leading manufacturer of special purpose doors and windows applications since 1936. Our products protect what is valued in places like nuclear power plants, world-class concert halls, radio and television stations, schools, and defense departments globally. And yet, we offer a value-driven team-centered work environment. Culture: Employees use the Model of Success as a guide to work effectively and uphold our company values while relating with others and maintaining constructive working relationships with management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company. Position Summary: As a Grinder, you will operate hand-held and stationary grinding equipment to smooth, finish, and prepare metal surfaces and welds in a repetitive production environment. This role is responsible for independently selecting the proper abrasive tools, ensuring quality finishes, and interpreting production paperwork in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years' relevant manufacturing/metal finishing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency reading and applying production paperwork and finishing instructions
• Ability to safely operate pneumatic and electric hand grinders, sanders, and stationary grinding equipment
• Basic inspection and measuring skills; attention to detail and consistent quality focus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks
• Must be 18+ and able to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate hand-held and stationary grinding equipment to smooth, finish, and prepare metal surfaces and welds in a repetitive production environment.
• Independently select the proper abrasive tools.
• Ensure quality finishes.
• Interpret production paperwork in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Benefits

• Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED