Grinder

Grinder

Hamilton by Gunnebo · Milford, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-22

Salary: USD 39,520–43,680

Workplace: on_site

Department: Welding

Description

The Grinder / Paint Preparation Operator is responsible for grinding, sanding, and finishing metal components, including cabinets, doors, and drawer fronts, to prepare surfaces for painting or powder coating. This position ensures all products meet quality standards by removing weld splatter, sharp edges, imperfections, and surface defects while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Pay is based on experience with a range of $19 to $22 per hour

• Grind, sand, and smooth metal surfaces using hand grinders, sanders, and other finishing equipment.
• Remove weld splatter, burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections from fabricated metal products.
• Prepare cabinets, doors, drawer fronts, and other metal components for painting or powder coating.
• Inspect parts to ensure surfaces meet quality standards prior to painting.
• Identify and report defects, damage, or nonconforming materials to supervision.
• Handle and move materials safely throughout the production area.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
• Follow established production schedules and meet daily productivity goals.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with other production-related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in metal fabrication, grinding, sanding, painting preparation, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic work instructions and production documents.
• Basic understanding of measuring tools and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of grinding and sanding techniques for metal products.
• Ability to safely operate power tools and finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to identify surface defects and ensure proper paint preparation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Due to the nature of our industry we test for Marijuana and applicants must test negative.

Why join us

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organization this is the opportunity for you. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety and collaboration? Our employees have ideas on how to build a safer and more sustainable tomorrow and the drive and passion to realize them. Our attention to societal trends, and our ability to translate these into business opportunities, alongside our dedication to customers, sustainability and digitalization have earned us a place among the leading companies in our industry.

We believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. Performance driven by a forward-thinking attitude, passionate teamwork, and the strong will to continuously learn. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international and diverse and pro-active working environment. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

At Gunnebo, we have a bigger mission, we are working For a Safer World. We welcome your application.

About Gunnebo Group

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage we offer solutions to customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites and banking. We operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities to serve customers in over 100 markets. Together we create a safer world.

Gunnebo Safe Storage specializes in certified physical security solutions. Whether this is to safely secure valuables, cash, private or business critical possessions from burglary, fire and explosion, or to provide industries with customized solutions for specific storing needs, such as pharmaceuticals or luxury products – we provide peace of mind at home, in transit and at work.

Hamilton Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) Profit Sharing 3% Match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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