Grind & Deburr Operator

Cornell Pump Company is hiring a hands‑on Manufacturing Production Worker (Grind and Deburr Operator) for our 2nd shift team. This is a physical, shop‑floor role working with metal parts used in industrial pump systems. This is a great opportunity to build valuable manufacturing skills while contributing to work you can see and take pride in every day.

• Perform manual grinding using air-powered hand tools to remove material and meet balance specifications
• Follow work instructions from the “work at machine” schedule or production control direction
• Interpret and follow shop routers and Non-Conformity Tickets
• Use precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, scales, and tape measures
• Inspect finished work pieces to ensure they meet required specifications
• Conduct basic machine maintenance, including monitoring and maintaining fluid and oil levels
• Report equipment issues or malfunctions promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris‑free work area
• Operate forklifts and other lifting devices as needed

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical documentation
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools and manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear a respirator during your shift

Join a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and hands‑on work. We offer a stable role with opportunities to build technical skills and grow your experience.

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year
• 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: PPO and HDHP with HSA
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes:
  Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses:
  Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks daily
• Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and will require the use of hearing protection.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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