Metal Grinder - Metal Fabrication Company

Goodwill of Colorado

    Job Description

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Pay: $18 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Key Responsibilities

Grinding & Finishing
• Operate surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, belt grinders, and other finishing equipment.
• Grind, deburr, and polish metal parts to meet exact specifications and surface‑finish requirements.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine grinding requirements.
• Inspect parts before, during, and after grinding to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.

Quality Control
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate production records.
• Identify defects or inconsistencies and communicate issues to supervisors or engineering staff.

Machine Setup & Maintenance
• Set up grinding machines, adjust speeds, feeds, and tooling as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on grinding equipment.
• Ensure machines are operating safely and efficiently throughout each shift.

Safety & Compliance
• Follow all company safety policies, including PPE requirements and safe machine operation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work area.
• Adhere to quality standards and production procedures.

Qualifications:
Required
• 5+ years of previous experience in metal grinding, machining, or metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and tolerances.
• Strong understanding of metal types, grinding wheels, abrasives, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude.

Preferred
• Experience in a high‑precision or ISO‑certified manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CNC grinding equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

 

 

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

 

Job Title: 1107 – GSS, Craft Workers Dept Number: 5450

 



*Specific job descriptions will be made available upon meeting with the Goodwill Staffing Recruiter.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Guide to Physical Requirements:


* Continuously (5-8 hours)


* Frequently (3-4 hours)


* Occasionally (1-2 hours)


* Never

 

 

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - CONTINUOUSLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

   Above Sho...