Blanchard Operator

Job Description

Blanchard Grinder Operator – Manual Grinding

Precision Steel Services — Toledo, OH

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.Pay, Shift & Growth Opportunity

Base Pay: $22.00–$26.00/hour, based on experience

Shift Premiums:

2nd Shift: +$0.50/hour

3rd Shift: +$1.00/hour

Overtime availableHow You Grow Here

We do not believe in flat roles. Your pay and responsibility can grow with skill, reliability, and performance.

Operators can advance by building skill in manual grinding, setup control, inspection, machine maintenance, production pace, troubleshooting, and overall ownership of the finished part.

Progression is earned through performance, not just time on the job.Benefits

Direct hire position

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting at 90 days

Life insurance

Short-term disability and supplemental coverage options

Performance and attendance-based incentives

Ongoing training and skill development

Cross-training and advancement opportunities

Stable, full-time work with overtime opportunitiesWhat 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 requirementsWhat 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 onRequired 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 attendance and strong work ethic

Ability to work in varying shop conditions, including heat, cold, noise, and active equipment movement

Ability to work overtime, including weekends when requiredPreferred Qualifications

Previous Blanchard grinding experience

Experience with manual grinders, surface grinders, mills, lathes, boring mills, or similar manual equipment

Experience running multiple machines or managing more than one process at a time

Experience reading blueprints, shop drawings, or machining prints

Experience with flatness, parallelism, surface finish, stock allowance, or squareness requirements

Experience operating overhead cranes or forklifts

Experience performing routine machine maintenance or preventative maintenanceWhat 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 craftsmanshipWhy 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.

Full-time