Grinder

Job Opportunity: Grinder

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.

At North Shore Steel, our core values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you're looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

North Shore Steel is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Grinder to support our production team in preparing structural steel for delivery to our customers. This role is essential to product quality. The Grinder ensures material leaving our facility meets finish standards, is safe to handle, and reflects the pride we take in our work.

You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and Foreman to inspect, prepare, and finish steel components by removing surface imperfections and verifying readiness for the next production stage. The right teammate takes ownership of their workspace, works safely at all times, and values doing the job right the first time.

This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced industrial environment where teamwork, consistency, and attention to detail matter.

What You Will Do

• Grind and finish steel parts to remove burrs, sharp edges, weld spatter, and surface defects
• Visually inspect material to verify finish quality meets company standards
• Set up and safely operate handheld and stationary grinding equipment
• Follow all safety rules, including proper use of PPE and hazard awareness
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, or quality concerns immediately
• Support material flow by preparing parts for the next operation or shipment
• Participate in shift meetings, safety talks, and required training
• Assist with cross-training and help teammates when workload shifts

What Success Looks Like

• Material leaves your station clean, smooth, and customer-ready
• Safety procedures are followed consistently without reminders
• Work area remains organized and efficient throughout the shift
• Equipment is cared for and issues are communicated early
• Teammates can rely on you to keep production moving

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to visually identify imperfections in steel surfaces
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Comfortable using grinders and basic hand tools (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods in an industrial environment
• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork mindset
• Clear communication with supervisors and coworkers

Our Expectations

At North Shore Steel, every role supports our core values:

Be Safe Always • Do the Right Thing • Provide Great Service • Take the Initiative • Be an Endless Learner

We are looking for teammates who take pride in their work and understand that quality and safety go hand in hand.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
• Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You'll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.