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Mirror Polishing & Plating Co Inc.

Grinder/Machine Operator

Pay: $25–$35.50/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Waterbury, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

Job Description

Company Overview Mirror Polishing & Plating Company Inc. is a comprehensive, world-renowned surface finishing and fabrication provider specializing in the repair, resurfacing, and coating of industrial rolls and cylinders. Our commitment to excellence and reliability makes us a trusted partner across various manufacturing sectors.

Purpose of Position:

To ensure quality grinding of customer rolls and cylindrical parts.

Core Responsibilities and Function:

Sets-up and operates O.D. Roll Grinding machines as directed.
Review work instructions and/or blueprints to understand specifications of work scope.
Dresses grinding wheels and grinds customer parts with wheels and belts.
Inspects all finished work with company approved inspection techniques and equipment.
Maintains proper coolant concentrations and levels of coolant tanks.
Cleans coolant tanks as required.
Completes all required routine (daily/weekly) preventative maintenance as directed.
Keeps work area within department cleaned daily.
Moves or coordinates movements of finished work to next step of the process as directed on the job ticket.
Any task assigned by supervisor or management.
Needs to use hands and feet to be able to put on Personal Protection Equipment including goggles, boots and gloves when needed.
Needs to be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Regularly required to be on feet 80-90% of time.
Regularly uses hand tools and heavy machinery requiring good hand-and-eye coordination, balance and leg strength.

Preferred Skills:

Mechanical and math aptitudes
Able to read Blueprints
Able to use measuring equipment, i.e. calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc…
Organizational and housekeeping skills

Job Details:

Hourly Rate is based on skill set and years of experience. Full-time; 1st Shift; Monday through Friday (40 Hours per week)
7:00am - 3:30pm (Flexible with start and end time)
Occasional shifts on

Saturdays Pay:

$25.00 - $35.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person