Grinder

This position is responsible for grinding, cleaning, and finishing cast metal products while supporting multiple areas of the foundry production process. The ideal candidate has previous grinding, cutting, or metalworking experience and is willing to cross-train in additional foundry operations.

Foundry Grinding Technician

Pay:$16.93–$21.68 per hour
Location:Tulsa, OK
Shift:Monday–Thursday | 3:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Overtime:Fridays | 8 Hours Expected
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Order #:138688




Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable Foundry Grinding Technician to join a busy foundry operation in Tulsa. This position is responsible for grinding, cleaning, and finishing cast metal products while supporting multiple areas of the foundry production process.

This is a physically demanding industrial position with exposure to heat, noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment. The ideal candidate has previous grinding, cutting, or metalworking experience and is willing to cross-train in additional foundry operations.




Required Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous grinding, cutting, foundry, or metalworking experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate grinders and other powered equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Willingness to cross-train throughout different foundry operations
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Corrected vision of 20/20 required
• Must successfully complete required drug screening and background check




Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate grinders, chippers, saws, blasting equipment, and other production tools
• Grind, smooth, clean, and finish metal castings according to specifications
• Remove excess material and surface imperfections from finished castings
• Inspect castings for defects and identify potential quality concerns
• Report defective or nonconforming products to appropriate personnel
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks
• Move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and foundry operating requirements
• Perform additional grinding, finishing, and production duties as assigned




Foundry Cross-Training

Employees may also have opportunities to cross-train and assist with:

• Core making
• Mold making
• Mold closing
• Melting operations
• Pouring operations
• Shakeout
• Material handling
• Other foundry production processes




Preferred Qualifications

• Previous foundry experience
• Industrial grinding or metal finishing experience
• Cutting, deburring, or metalworking experience
• Forklift operating experience
• Overhead crane or hoist experience
• Experience using blasting equipment
• Previous work in heavy industrial or high-temperature manufacturing environments




Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and repetitive physical activity
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods
• Ability to safely operate grinders and other industrial tools while wearing required PPE
• Comfortable working around moving equipment and heavy metal components
• Ability to work in environments involving extreme temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes




Required PPE

• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Face mask
• Steel-toed boots
• Additional PPE as required by assigned foundry operations




Work Environment

• Heavy industrial foundry and metalworking environment
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
• Regular use of grinders, chippers, saws, blasting equipment, forklifts, cranes, and hoists
• Physically demanding production setting requiring consistent safety awareness
• Early-morning Monday–Thursday schedule with 8 hours of Friday overtime expected
• Cross-training opportunities throughout multiple foundry departments




Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Competitive pay of $16.93–$21.68/hour
• Four-day primary Monday–Thursday schedule
• 8 hours of Friday overtime expected
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to develop specialized foundry and metal finishing skills
• Cross-training in core making, molding, melting, pouring, and shakeout
• Gain experience with forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and industrial equipment
• Excellent opportunity to build a broad skill set in heavy industrial manufacturing




Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM