General Laborer - Finishing Department - Daylight Shift

General Laborer - Metal Finishing Department - Daylight Shift

Location: 200 Country Club Road, Meadowlands, PA 15347 (Meadowlands Division)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (No Rotating Shifts!)

About IGS Industries Inc.

IGS Industries Inc. is a proud employee-owned, custom part and sealant manufacturing company, offering a wide array of services and custom manufacturing work.

Founded in 1962 in the bustling Meadowlands, PA, what began as a small family-owned business has grown into over 500,000 sq. ft. facility employing 180 employees across five divisions. As an American Manufacturing Company with rapid growth, we are always seeking dynamic, motivated individuals to join our team.

Location Addresses:

• 175 Country Club Rd, Meadowlands, PA 15347 (Plasma Division)
• 200 Country Club Road, Meadowlands, PA 15347 (Meadowlands Division)
• 300 Country Club Road, Meadowlands, PA 15347 (IGS Aerospace and Defense Division)
• 175 Plumpton Ave, Washington, PA 15301 (Washington Division)
• 500 Crile Road, Washington, PA 15301 (IGS Aerospace and Defense - Crile Rd. Division)

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage based on experience for all positions.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life & AD&D Insurance Policy: 1.5× salary (up to $50,000) at no cost to employee.
• Paid vacation and sick time package.
• Ten paid company holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Floating Holiday.
• 401(k) program with matching.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Holiday Savings Match Program.
• Company-provided gym membership (Planet Fitness Black Card).
• Free on-site parking.
• Uniforms offered thru Cintas, but not required for IGS Industries Inc. employees.
• Paid breaks & lunch (two 10-min paid breaks one 20-min paid lunch for production employees).

About the Role

We are seeking a General Laborer to join our Metal Finishing & Deburring Department. This is an excellent entry-level manufacturing opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working with metal parts, and being part of a fast-paced production environment.

The General Laborer will assist with the finishing and deburring of manufactured metal components by removing sharp edges, burrs, excess material, and surface imperfections. This position also supports part cleaning, inspection, material handling, and preparation of completed parts for the next stage of production or shipment.

This role provides an opportunity to gain valuable manufacturing experience while learning metal finishing techniques, quality standards, measuring tools, and safe operation of hand and power tools.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Perform deburring, grinding, sanding, filing, and other metal finishing processes on manufactured parts.
• Remove sharp edges, burrs, excess material, and surface imperfections from finished components.
• Use hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, and other finishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Clean and prepare metal parts for additional production processes, inspection, packaging, or shipment.
• Visually inspect finished parts for defects, sharp edges, damage, or other quality concerns.
• Learn to read and understand basic manufacturing blueprints, work orders, and production documentation.
• Perform basic measurements and quality checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring devices as trained.
• Load, unload, move, sort, and organize raw materials and finished parts.
• Assist with counting, labeling, packaging, and preparing completed parts for the next stage of production.
• Follow established finishing specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment and follow all company safety procedures.
• Assist other employees within the Metal Finishing & Deburring Department as production needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Required:
  • High school diploma/GED and/or relevant work experience.
  • Previous manufacturing, metal finishing, grinding, or deburring experience is helpful but not required.
  • Ability and willingness to safely use hand tools and power tools.
  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify surface imperfections and quality concerns.
  • Ability to accurately follow verbal and written work instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with grinding, sanding, filing, and finishing parts.
  • Ability to safely work around machinery, tools, metal materials, and moving equipment.
  • Ability to become Tow Motor certified through IGS if required for the position; must hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Key Competencies

• Dependability & accountability
• Attention to detail
• Quality focus
• Safety awareness
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork & communication
• Organization

How to Apply

• Click “APPLY NOW” on this page and fill out the application.
• Or complete a paper application at 200 Country Club Road, Meadowlands, PA 15347 (Meadowlands Division)

Equal Opportunity Employer

IGS Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Drug-Free Workplace

Pre-employment drug screening required.

Background Check

All employment offers are contingent upon clear results of a background check (including social security verification, criminal history, and motor vehicle record, if applicable).

Join our team and enjoy a stable schedule with no rotating shifts, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow with an employee-owned American manufacturer!