Abrasive Deburr Specialist & Fabrication Operations Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Abrasive Deburr Specialist & Fabrication Operations Associate Power Services Group (PSG)

Join a team trusted across power generation, oil and gas, and industrial process markets. PSG unites more than 115 years of combined expertise to deliver turnkey turbine maintenance, repair, and overhaul—from field services and field machining to steam path and valve repair, gas turbine component repair, and precision parts manufacturing. Safety, quality, integrity, responsiveness, and standout customer service anchor how we work and grow our people.

• Location: Melrose Park, Illinois
• Schedule: First shift
• Openings: Polishing and Deburring Operator; General Labor – Fabrication

• Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour (higher rate may be considered based on experience and qualifications)
• Experience: 5+ years in polishing, deburring, or precision finishing

• Decode blueprints, finishing specs, work instructions, and quality criteria.
• Polish, deburr, blend, and finish precision parts to exact requirements.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, and surface flaws without altering critical dimensions.
• Operate grinders, polishers, abrasive media, and hand tools with safety-first discipline.
• Execute visual/dimensional inspections to validate workmanship.
• Safely lift and handle components around 10–15 pounds.
• Flag and report damaged or nonconforming components.
• Maintain tools/equipment and keep work areas orderly.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures.

• Proven ability to read blueprints and finishing requirements.
• Hands-on experience with manual and powered deburr, grinding, and polishing tools.
• High attention to detail with strong safety and quality focus.
• Preferred: turbine blade polishing background.

• Pay: $23.00–$25.00 per hour (higher rate may be considered based on experience and qualifications)
• Experience: 3–5 years of manual labor in fabrication/manufacturing/industrial shops

• Prepare, move, clean, grind, and finish parts to support fabrication workflows.
• Read and follow blueprints and work instructions.
• Use manual tools, hand grinders, and shop equipment safely.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts when trained and authorized.
• Stage materials, tools, and components for upcoming jobs.
• Deburr, grind, clean, and inspect parts for conformance.
• Assist skilled trades and teammates on projects.
• Maintain equipment and a clean, orderly work area.
• Comply with company safety, quality, and operating procedures.

• Proficiency with manual tools and hand-grinding equipment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Blueprint literacy and ability to follow work instructions.
• Preferred: grit-blasting experience.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and quality-driven.

Work on varied, challenging precision-machining and turbine-component projects in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. Develop your technical skills while contributing to critical work that keeps industries and communities moving.

Send your résumé and note whether you are applying for the Polishing and Deburring Operator role or the General Labor – Fabrication role.