Grinder Operator
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005944133
Job Title: Grinder Operator
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Grinder Operator, where you will play a vital role in assisting with general production labor needs. Your duties will include tasks such as deburring parts, punching cut parts out of sheet metal, placing and organizing punched parts onto pallets, and operating machinery like the PEM inserter. You will ensure work areas remain clean and adhere to environmental and safety policies, maintaining the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general production labor needs, including deburring parts.
- Punch cut parts out of sheet metal.
- Place and organize punched parts onto pallets.
- Move materials using pallet jack and/or forklift to appropriate work areas.
- Operate the PEM inserter machine.
- Ensure work areas are clean and clear of debris, placing scrap material in proper receptacles.
- Comply with environmental and safety policies and regulations.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in using grinders, polishing, and finishing machines.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Experience with hand tools and buffing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively with limited to no supervision.
- Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Willingness to adapt and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand and bend frequently.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled production environment.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers the chance to join a supportive and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued. As a member of the IBEW Local Union 3, you will receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as annuity and vacation time. Enjoy working in a place that values work-life balance with structured breaks and opportunities for growth.
Work Environment
The position offers a structured work schedule with two shifts: First Shift runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and Second Shift runs Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am. Employees enjoy a 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks. The workplace is unionized under IBEW Local Union 3, with a 45-day probationary period. Benefits include healthcare coverage starting six months from hire, vacation time after six months, and sick time available after one year. Union dues and fees apply. The facility is a non-climate-controlled production environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Kearny, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $49920.00/yr.
Medical/Dental/Vision/HRA/Annuity – 6 months from the date of hire. Vacation Time – will begin effective June 30th, after 6 months of continuous employment. Sick Time – will begin after 1 year of continuous employment. Mandatory Union Dues - $6/week, $24/month. Mandatory One Time $176 Union application fee. 12 Paid holidays.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kearny,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Email: bhawthorne@aerotek.com
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