Hiring For Grinder/Shop Labor Pays Up To $16/hr.

Grinding Room Technician / Shop Laborers

Hiring for Grinding Room Technician / Shop Laborers in Abbeville, SC pays up to $16/hr.

Job Description

The Grinding Room Technician / Shop Laborer prepares and finishes copper castings by removing excess material, polishing surfaces, and ensuring each part meets strict quality and safety standards. This hands-on role involves operating grinders, belt sanders, industrial saws, and other power tools in a busy shop environment while following established safety procedures and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use belt sanders to polish surfaces and remove minor imperfections on copper castings to achieve the required finish.
• Remove flash, excess material, and rough edges from castings using grinders, sanders, and hand tools.
• Clean and refine casting surfaces to prepare parts for machining, coating, or final inspection.
• Operate saws to cut gates, risers, and other casting attachments safely and accurately.
• Operate grinding wheels, belt sanders, cutoff saws, and other finishing equipment according to work instructions.
• Inspect castings for defects, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy, and promptly report issues to supervision or quality personnel.
• Handle, move, position, and secure castings using hoists, carts, or manual lifting as required by the job.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support overall shop housekeeping standards.
• Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and adhere to grinding room and shop safety protocols.
• Work effectively within production schedules on assigned shifts to meet output and quality targets.

Essential Skills

• Experience using hand tools in a production or shop environment.
• Proficiency operating grinders, belt sanders, and other grinding equipment.
• Ability to safely use power tools such as industrial saws and cutoff equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with metal components and castings.
• Attention to detail when inspecting parts for defects and surface quality.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use required PPE consistently.
• Capability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and handling castings as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a grinding room, metal finishing, or foundry environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with copper castings or similar metal components is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume production or manufacturing settings is advantageous.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions or production guidelines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with other shop personnel.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable role in a hands-on, production-focused environment where you can build and refine practical mechanical skills. You will work with industrial equipment, gain experience in metal finishing processes, and contribute directly to the quality of finished products. The shop setting provides consistent shift schedules, opportunities to learn from experienced tradespeople, and the potential to grow your capabilities in manufacturing and fabrication.

Work Environment

This position operates in a shop environment focused on grinding and finishing copper castings. The role supports both first and second shift needs; second shift typically runs Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with a nine-hour day, and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You will work around grinding wheels, belt sanders, cutoff saws, and other power tools, with regular exposure to noise, metal dust, and heavy materials. Personal protective equipment is required, and employees are expected to follow all safety and housekeeping standards. Work involves standing for most of the shift, handling and moving castings using hoists or carts, and wearing appropriate shop attire suitable for an industrial environment.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Abbeville, SC.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $14.50 - $15.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Abbeville, SC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.