Koch Enterprises

Grinder Class B

Koch Enterprises  •  $26/hr  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

Class B Grinder Operator (Stainless Steel Tanks)
Location: Watson Custom Tanks
Shift: Monday - Thursday 7am-5:30pm
Pay: $26-28/hr
Join a fast-growing stainless steel fabrication team where precision matters. Watson Custom Tanks is hiring a Class B Grinder Operator to grind, finish, and repair welded vessel components to exact cosmetic and quality standards.
What you’ll do
• Precision grind head-to-shell seams and blended welds (up to 180 grit / 30 Ra max)
• Remove arc marks, gouges, digs, lumps, and hook marks; restore cosmetic and structural integrity
• Perform surface prep, seam blending, and post-treatment repairs (including re-dye checks)
• Grind internal/external cylindrical, tapered, flat, conical surfaces; select wheels, speeds, feeds, and fixtures
• Complete QC documentation (traveler lines), support P.T. and repair work as needed
• Work safely with hand tools, lifts/hoists, and occasionally in confined spaces; follow PPE and safety procedures
What we’re looking for
• P.T. Certified
• Intermediate blueprint/spec interpretation
• Confident maintaining grinding equipment (wheel changes, inspections for cracks/wear, proper guards)
• Detail-driven, quality-focused, dependable, and team-oriented
• Professional, respectful communication with coworkers and customers
Physical requirements
• Stand/walk extended periods; frequent reaching, crouching, kneeling
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Strong close vision, depth perception, and attention to surface finish
Ready to build your career in precision finishing?
Apply today for Class B Grinder Operator and help deliver high-quality stainless steel tanks that customers count on.
Koch Enterprises

About Koch Enterprises

Koch Enterprises began business as the George Koch Son Tin Shop in Evansville, Indiana in 1873. KEI has been a family-owned company for more than 150 years and today operates six subsidiary businesses with more than 1,800 Team Members. The company is listed in the Indiana Business Journal Top 10 Private Companies.  Koch Enterprises strives to grow organically and through acquisitions, while being an employer of choice through extensive Team Member development and engagement activities. Today, Koch Enterprises'​ companies are leaders in four separate industry sectors: manufacturing, wholesale distribution, equipment design and construction and information technology systems. Some of our key customers include: Honda, GM, Land Rover, Apple and Tesla.

Koch Enterprises is a multinational organization with operations in some of today’s most exciting industries. The Koch Enterprises family of companies strive to be world class employers by focusing on continually developing our Team Members and by constantly encouraging our Team Members to improve the communities where we work and live. The Koch family of companies is a place where exceptional people work. We are pleased to offer Team Members a comprehensive package of benefits—a key aspect of what makes our company a great place to work.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, IN
Year Founded
1873
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