Grinder

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

Responsible for grinding, sanding, and polishing seat frames using hand tools, power tools, and polishing materials to create smooth, defect-free surfaces. Performs visual inspections to identify cracks, flaws, and other imperfections, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards before advancing to the next stage of production.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to operate electric grinders and pneumatic grinders safely and effectively.
• Clean products by grinding and deburring unwanted material from surfaces and components.
• Finish and polish weld seams to achieve the required cosmetic appearance and quality standards.
• Inspect finished molds for smoothness, contour accuracy, conformity to specifications, and defects.
• Sort and separate products according to part numbers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area at all times.
• Meet established daily production goals and performance expectations.
• Safely operate hand-held power tools used for grinding, polishing, and finishing operations.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all other responsibilities as may be assigned by management.
• Safely operate hand-held power tools for grinding and polishing.
• Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to frequently lift or move objects weighing 50lbs.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience in metal finishing, grinding, polishing, deburring, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production documents, and part numbers.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements associated with grinding, polishing, and finishing operations.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while handling materials and performing job duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle and maneuver large, heavy, or awkwardly shaped parts and molds.
• Ability to maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination while performing detailed finishing work.
• Ability to visually inspect products for defects, surface irregularities, smoothness, and conformance to quality standards, including close vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. The position is required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and overtime based on the demand of the business.

Pay Rate: $17.70 per hour 1st Shift 6:00am-2:30pm

                 $18.60 per hour 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm 

Travel:

No travel is required for this position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One (1) or more years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, metal finishing, or production environment.
• Previous experience operating electric grinders, pneumatic grinders, sanders, buffers, or other finishing equipment.
• Experience grinding, deburring, polishing, and finishing metal products to meet quality standards.
• Experience working with welded components and finishing weld seams for cosmetic appearance.
• Experience inspecting finished products for surface defects, dimensional conformity, and overall quality.
• Familiarity with manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and production documentation 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.