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Operator, Grinding

JBT Marel
Galena, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

The Role:

Grinder employees function as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. The primary responsibility of a Grinder is to grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deburr, buff or polish materials to specifications
  • Examine materials to ensure conformance to establish standards.
  • Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
  • Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes.
  • Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
  • Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.
  • Record product and processing data on specified forms.
  • Complete the required paperwork.
  • Saw/Heat treat and sandblast parts.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

  • Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to loud noises, machinery with moving parts
  • Standing on a concrete floor
  • Wearing proper personal protective equipment (face shield, ear plugs, safety shoes, and long sleeve or sleeved apron)
  • Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50lbs occasionally without assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Ability and willingness to follow directions as well as the ability to work independently
  • Self-motivated
  • Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
  • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $44,602 - $60,662

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