Grinder - FIRST SHIFT

About Us: Do you have a passion for precision and craftsmanship? Do you want to be part of something much bigger than just a job? At PRL Industries, Inc., we do what only a select few companies in the country do. We play a vital role in supporting our nation's defense and various industries by supplying high-quality, high-compliance components. This is not a remote position; we are located in Lebanon, PA. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including:

- Medical

- Dental

- Vision

- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability

- Employer-paid life

- Voluntary life products

- FSA

- HSA

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Generous PTO and paid holidays

- Relocation Assistance if applicable

- Monthly Incentive Bonus Program

- Quarterly Bonus Program 

We’re excited to offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus for this role. The bonus is paid in three installments: $1,000 at hire, $1,000 after three months, and $1,000 after one year of employment.

• Job Summary: 

Grinding of castings, forgings, and weldments, using handheld grinders, in accordance with verbal and written procedures, standards, and specifications.   

Job Qualifications: 

Education:  High school diploma preferred.   

Experience:  Some related work experience in an industrial, mechanical, welding or machining environment is desirable.  An appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Skills:  Ability to use handheld power grinders.  Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and the ability to read/write in English.  Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.   

Job Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Operate handheld grinders weighing from 3 lbs. to 16 lbs.
• Remove metal using a variety of abrasive wheels, standing for long periods of time.
• Ensures parts are finished ground according to established specifications and expectations, repositions castings/parts as needed to accomplish this, following verbal and written instructions.
• Have the physical dexterity to grind in various positions, including outside and inside castings, fabrications, etc.
• Must be able to wear a respirator when required.
• Follows verbal and written instructions, sketches, and blueprints.
• Operate forklift trucks, overhead cranes, hand trucks, floor or hanging scales, and banding equipment.
• Verify information on documents to correspond with parts.
• Record information in accordance with instructions.
• Serialize parts using a vibro-tool or stamping using a hammer and steel stamps.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures. 

Physical and Mental Efforts: 

General:   Extensive mobility required, some moderate to heavy lifting.  Position requires the ability to occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds; walk and stand for long periods; see objects up close; and hear normal sounds with some background noise.  The position requires the ability to concentrate with some interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time.  

Environmental and Working Conditions: 

Industrial shop setting.  Dust, dirt, and metal debris from machining will be encountered.  Moderate noise levels will be encountered.  

PRL Industries, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.