Industrial Grinder / Metal Finisher & Tank Tester

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Location: Reidsville, North Carolina
Schedule: First Shift

• Regular hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Overtime hours, when required: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applicants must be available to work the extended schedule when overtime is required.

Important Physical and Confined-Space Requirements

This is a physically demanding, hands-on manufacturing position that requires frequent confined-space entry.

Employees regularly enter the interior of tanks to perform grinding, sanding, cleaning, surface preparation, inspection, and testing-related work. Entry into these tanks is made through a  round manway approximately 20 inches in diameter .

Applicants must be able to perform the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Safely enter and exit through a round manway approximately 20 inches in diameter
• Work inside enclosed tanks and other confined spaces after completing required safety training
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and work in restricted positions
• Use grinders, sanders, and other power tools in confined or limited-access areas
• Stand and perform physically active work for extended periods
• Lift and carry tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment

Applicants should carefully consider these essential physical requirements before applying.

Position Summary

Isometrics, Inc. is hiring an  Industrial Grinder / Metal Finisher & Tank Tester to join our Finishing & Testing Department at our manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina.

This position focuses primarily on grinding, sanding, cleaning, and preparing welded tanks and fabricated metal components for paint. Employees also perform or assist with air and hydrostatic pressure testing to verify the integrity of completed tanks and piping systems.

This is a metal-finishing and testing position, not a production welding position. A large portion of the workday may involve using grinders, sanders, and other power tools to prepare steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components for the painting process.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable performing physical work, and committed to producing clean, high-quality results.

What You Will Do Each Day

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Grind and sand welded steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components
• Prepare the interior and exterior surfaces of tanks and fabricated assemblies for paint
• Remove weld spatter, burrs, sharp edges, oxidation, scratches, and other surface imperfections
• Blend welded and fabricated areas to create a clean, consistent, paint-ready finish
• Enter tanks to grind, sand, clean, and inspect interior surfaces
• Clean completed tanks, piping, brackets, frames, and other fabricated components
• Inspect surfaces and identify areas requiring additional finishing or welding repair
• Perform or assist with air pressure and hydrostatic testing of tanks and piping systems
• Monitor tested components for leaks or other defects
• Identify and mark areas requiring repair
• Complete required testing and inspection documentation
• Set up and maintain testing equipment, hoses, pumps, gauges, fittings, grinders, sanders, and other tools
• Work closely with welders, inspectors, supervisors, and other production personnel
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements

A Great Opportunity to Enter a Specialized Industry

Previous experience building aircraft refueling equipment is not required.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to enter a new industry, develop valuable hands-on skills, and build a long-term career in specialized defense manufacturing.

We provide hands-on training for dependable and motivated candidates who have relevant manufacturing, metal-finishing, or power-tool experience and are willing to learn.

Employees in this position can gain practical experience in:

• Industrial grinding and metal finishing
• Paint and surface preparation
• Air and hydrostatic pressure testing
• Leak detection
• Manufacturing inspection
• Test documentation
• Tank and piping systems
• Specialized military equipment manufacturing

These skills may create opportunities for continued growth into testing, inspection, fabrication, welding, quality, or production leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, metal finishing, fabrication, automotive bodywork, paint preparation, construction, or industrial power-tool experience is preferred
• Experience using grinders, sanders, drills, or similar hand and power tools is strongly preferred
• Previous pressure testing, leak testing, tank testing, or manufacturing inspection experience is a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions
• Ability to recognize surface imperfections, leaks, and other conditions requiring correction
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team
• Must be available to work first shift and required overtime
• Must be able to perform the physical and confined-space requirements of the position
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures

About Isometrics, Inc.

Isometrics, Inc. is a long-standing defense contractor specializing in the design and manufacture of aircraft refueling systems and fuel transport equipment for the United States military.

Our products are engineered and manufactured in Reidsville, North Carolina by a skilled team committed to safety, precision, quality, and American craftsmanship.

As our company continues to grow, we remain committed to maintaining a team-oriented manufacturing environment where employees can develop technical skills, take pride in their work, and build long-term careers.

Why Join Isometrics, Inc.?

Learn Valuable Technical Skills

Employees receive hands-on training in industrial metal finishing, pressure testing, leak detection, inspection, and specialized manufacturing procedures.

Enter a Specialized Industry

This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in defense manufacturing and aircraft refueling equipment without requiring previous industry-specific experience.

Career Growth

Employees may have opportunities to cross-train, develop additional technical skills, and advance into testing, inspection, fabrication, welding, quality, or leadership positions.

Meaningful Work

The equipment you help finish and test supports United States military aviation and refueling operations. Your work contributes directly to ensuring that completed equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for service.

Stable, Team-Oriented Employment

Join an established defense manufacturer with a long history of producing specialized equipment and a team that takes pride in the work it performs.

Competitive Compensation

Starting pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour , based on experience, qualifications, relevant skills, and demonstrated ability.

The advertised pay range represents potential starting compensation and is not the maximum pay available for this position. Employees may have opportunities for future pay increases based on performance, skill development, cross-training, experience, and increased responsibility.

Employees may also have opportunities to earn additional income through overtime and company bonus programs.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunities
• Hands-on training
• Career advancement opportunities

This is more than an opportunity to operate a grinder or prepare parts for paint. It is an opportunity to learn specialized manufacturing and testing skills, contribute to mission-critical equipment, and build a career in an industry that may be completely new to you.

Apply today to begin your career with Isometrics, Inc.

Isometrics, Inc. is a prominent defense contractor specializing in the design and production of refueling equipment for the United States Military. Our mission is to provide our armed forces with the highest quality products and services. We invite you to join our team and contribute to a legacy of excellence and service.

Even as we continue to grow at a rapid rate, Isometrics maintains its family-like atmosphere. We are all a part of the same team, dedicated to the same goal: the unending production of quality refueling systems while providing rewarding career opportunities for entry level workers, experienced tradesmen, and highly skilled professionals.

Company Description

Isometrics, Inc. is a prominent defense contractor specializing in the design and production of refueling equipment for the United States Military. Our mission is to provide our armed forces with the highest quality products and services. We invite you to join our team and contribute to a legacy of excellence and service.\r\n\r\nEven as we continue to grow at a rapid rate, Isometrics maintains its family-like atmosphere. We are all a part of the same team, dedicated to the same goal: the unending production of quality refueling systems while providing rewarding career opportunities for entry level workers, experienced tradesmen, and highly skilled professionals.