Precision Steel Services has supplied steel across the Midwest since 1974. We are looking for a Blanchard Grinder Operator to join our grinding and machining team.
This is not a button-pushing job.
As a Blanchard Grinder Operator, you set up and run manual grinding equipment to produce flat, accurate steel components that meet dimensional, flatness, parallelism, and surface finish requirements. You control the final result through setup, machine feel, inspection, adjustment, and attention to detail.
This is hands-on manual machine work for someone who understands that quality is built throughout the job, not checked in at the end.
What You’ll Do
Set up and operate Blanchard grinders to grind steel plate and components to specification
Read and follow work orders, prints, job instructions, and production documentation
Verify material size, stock allowance, and job requirements before grinding
Position and secure material using magnetic chucks, fixtures, and proper setup techniques
Adjust machine settings, feeds, speeds, grinding parameters, and passes as needed
Monitor machine performance, sound, finish, load, and part condition throughout the job
Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, indicators, and height gauges
Perform in-process and final checks to confirm size, flatness, finish, and overall part quality
Run multiple machines while maintaining quality, safety, and production pace
Record production, inspection, and downtime information accurately
Use cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment as trained
Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, coolant checks, wheel changes, and general upkeep
Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow PPE requirements
What We Expect
You take ownership of the finished part
You understand that small measurement mistakes can create scrap
You pay attention to machine sound, feel, finish, and behavior throughout the job
You speak up when something does not look, sound, or measure right
You do not pass problems downstream
You maintain steady production without sacrificing quality or safety
You keep your machine, tools, work area, and documentation clean and organized
You show up reliably and understand that attendance matters
You take pride in producing work you would be willing to put your name on
What Winning Looks Like
Parts are ground flat, accurate, clean, and to specification
Tolerances, surface finish, and dimensional requirements are consistently achieved
Stock is removed correctly without taking parts undersize
Problems are caught early instead of becoming scrap
Machines are monitored, maintained, clean, and ready for the next job
Production goals are met without sacrificing quality or safety
The next operation receives parts that are ready to move forward
The finished product reflects pride, control, and craftsmanship
Why Precision Steel
Blanchard Grinder Operators are not just running machines. They are producing precision-ground steel components that represent the quality of our company.
This role is a strong fit for someone with manual machine experience who takes pride in setup, measurement, machine feel, and the finished result. Great operators build trust one part at a time by doing the job right, catching problems early, and continuously improving their craft.
Fast hiring process: interview, shop tour, and quick decision for the right person.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Previous manual machine operation experience required
Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, indicators, or similar tools
Ability to verify work using measurements, prints, work instructions, or production documentation
Ability to understand basic tolerances, stock removal, and dimensional requirements
Ability to safely lift, move, and handle steel materials with appropriate equipment
Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy
Reliable…