Shop Machinist - Grinder

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units—Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells, and decommissioning services—we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

A shop grinder operates grinding machines and power tools to smooth, shape, or polish metal and other materials. They are responsible for setting up equipment, interpreting blueprints, removing excess material, and ensuring finished products strictly conform to design specifications and quality control standards. The role directly reports to the Supervisor.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

• Set up, operate, and maintain various grinding equipment, including hand‑held grinders.
• Interpret technical drawings, and work orders to ensure parts are ground to the correct dimensions and tolerances; smooth and finish surfaces, remove excess metal, deburr parts, and chip or grind away excess welds, rust, and scale.
• Inspect and measure finished parts against specifications using precision instruments like micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Remove excess material, sharp edges, and imperfections from parts.
• Perform routine machine adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and replacing worn grinding wheels.
• Conduct quality checks and document production results.
• Follow all safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain accurate production records and other relevant documentation.
• Work involves frequent lifting of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Perform other duties and activities as required.

• Standing – Constantly
• Walking – Occasionally
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Pushing – Frequently
• Pulling – Frequently
• Climbing – Constantly
• Balancing – Constantly
• Bending – Occasionally
• Stooping – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Crouching – Occasionally
• Crawling – Occasionally
• Reaching – Constantly
• Handling – Constantly
• Fingering – Constantly
• Feeling – Constantly
• Vision – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Lifting (0-10 lbs) – Constantly
• Lifting (10-20 lbs) – Constantly
• Lifting (25-50 lbs) – Constantly
• Lifting (50-100 lbs) – Occasionally
• Lifting (100+ lbs) – Not Present
• Carrying (0-10 lbs) – Constantly
• Carrying (10-20 lbs) – Constantly
• Carrying (25-50 lbs) – Constantly
• Carrying (50-100 lbs) – Occasionally
• Carrying (100+ lbs) – Not Present

• Light Work – Lifting 10 pounds maximum, occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.
• Medium Work – Lifting 20 pounds maximum, frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Heavy Work – Lifting 50 pounds maximum, frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds (overhead level).
• Very Heavy Work – Lifting 100 pounds maximum, frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more (to shoulder height).

• Cutting Torch
• Grinders
• Calipers
• Hand Tools
• Hammers
• Hard Hat, Leather Gloves
• Safety Goggles/Glasses Z87 STAMPED
• Hearing Protection
• Harness
• Safety Toe Shoes Required ANSI 41.1 with steel toe and defined heel

• Depth Perception – Required
• Color Discrimination – Required
• Peripheral Vision – Required
• Hearing (Avg) – Required

• Inside – Constantly
• Wet and/or Humid – Occasionally
• Electrical Hazards – Not Present
• Fumes – Not Present
• Outside – Frequently
• Noise – Constantly
• Burns – Frequently
• Odors – Not Present
• Extreme Cold – Occasionally
• Vibration – Not Present
• Explosives – Not Present
• Mist – Not Present
• Extreme Heat – Occasionally
• Mechanical Hazards – Occasionally
• Radiant Energy – Not…