Abrasive Inspector/Tester (Bore Test Operator)

Sunnen Products Company is seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Abrasive Inspector/Tester to join our brick manufacturing team in our St. Louis, MO location. In this hands‑on role, you will test and inspect abrasive bricks for quality, hardness, and dimensional accuracy using bore‑testing machines and related equipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mechanical work, problem‑solving, and working independently in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Operate trim saws, grinders, and bore‑testing machines to trim, test, and finish abrasive bricks. Perform hardness and bore tests on both ends of bricks; record and mark test values. Log test results accurately in logbooks. Push/pull heavy tables between staging and testing areas. Inspect hole sizes to ensure they meet specifications. Perform basic preventative maintenance on bore‑testing machines. Replenish oil tanks, empty oil cans, and clean drainpipes and pumps. Replace posh pins and set screws as needed. Report low inventory levels to the Cell Leader or Supervisor. Train employees on trim saw operation. Load and unload kilns. Stencil and label finished bricks.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong common‑sense reasoning and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to solve problems in standardized situations.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.
• Ability to reference formulas, charts, shop prints, and specifications.
  

Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant manufacturing, inspection, or machine‑operation experience preferred.
  

Physical Requirements:

Regular standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and handling materials. Ability to lift 25-50 lbs occasionally and over 50 lbs rarely. Ability to read machine gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments (close‑range vision required).

Work Environment:

Exposure to manufacturing conditions and occasional disagreeable elements. Use of grinders, trim saws, bore‑testing machines, computers, and standard office equipment.

Sunnen offers a wide variety of benefits for our employees, such as:

• Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:

  • Medical and Vision Insurance through United Health Care
  • Dental Insurance through Delta Dental
  • Employee Life and AD&D insurance paid for by Sunnen through Hartford
  • Optional purchase of additional Life and AD&D insurance for yourself and your family through Hartford
  • Optional Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability; and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus
• Competitive Vacation Policy with a paid plant closure between December 25th and January 1st.
• Tuition Reimbursement

Sunnen is an equal opportunity employer and provides a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. We are proud to say that our average length of service is nearly 20 years! Apply today to join Sunnen Products Company and work alongside leading manufacturers as you build a rewarding career!

We require a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical for pre-employment.

Founded in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen, our roots are in the US, but our reach extends around the world. At Sunnen, we recognize the world runs on precision and we pride ourselves on our quality products, exceptional customer service, and highly valued employees. We’re looking to invest in our next 100 years and we are seeking results-driven, excited candidates that are interested in working for a company with a long legacy and a bright future! At Sunnen Products Company, we’re proud to say that our average length of service is nearly 20 years! We’re an equal opportunity employer focused on providing a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere for those in search of a challenging and highly rewarding career. Apply today to join Sunnen Products Company in our mission to deliver solutions that improve the performance of our customers.