Sander

Peerless Industries • Aurora, IL

5d • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Sander grinds and sands welded parts to company standards and specifications. The position is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require overtime, including weekends, as needed. The role involves selecting and using appropriate abrasives and tools, inspecting and finishing parts, maintaining a clean work area, and following Peerless and OSHA safety procedures. It may also include basic material handling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, and squeeze during shifts of eight or more hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move up to 30 pounds without assistance; items over 30 pounds require a team lift.
• Ability to push and pull material and equipment as needed.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment, including gloves, glasses, and respirators.

Responsibilities

• Select the grade of abrasive belt, wheel, sand rolls, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and the condition of the metal; attach it to the appropriate grinding and polishing tools.
• Operate tools including large and small angle grinders, belt sanders, die grinders, orbital sanders, drum sanders, and hand files.
• Visually and physically inspect parts for dents, scratches, and rust that need to be removed.
• Use tools on workpiece surfaces to remove scratches, tool marks, excess weld material, sharp edges, and burrs.
• Perform general cleanup of equipment and surrounding areas.
• May perform basic material handling using a manual pallet jack and/or forklift to move and stage materials.
• Follow Peerless and OSHA safety-related work rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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