Blanchard Grinder Operator

Toledo Steel Supply
Erie, MI

Toledo Steel Supply is a competitive steel supplier with a fun, fast-paced, professional work environment. We are seeking people who value honesty, loyalty, and integrity. Working at TSS is both rewarding and challenging. We offer competitive wages, as well as, medical, dental, and vision. 401k profit-sharing, and paid vacations.

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**Position Summary

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The Blanchard Grinder Operator will operate 48” to 100” Blanchard Grinder. This position will be responsible for setup and operate to grind flat surfaces to bring into set tolerances using calipers and micrometers. The ideal candidate must be able to identify and prepare materials per customer’s specification by reading prints to verify dimensions of metal parts to accomplish certain tolerances.

Our Grind side operates on 12-hour shifts.

Shift A: Sunday–Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Shift B: Sunday–Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. & Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Shift C: Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Thursday–Saturday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Shift D: Thursday, 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. & Thursday–Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

  • Operate overhead and or jib crane
  • Setup, adjust and operate a rotary wheel Blanchard grinder
  • Plans operating procedures on rotary wheel machine for flat grinding
  • Makes operating adjustments to calibrate machine adjusting devices to obtain tolerances and finish requirements
  • Uses scale, micrometers, and indicators to make setups, adjustments, and to check work
  • Works from part drawings, specifications and grinding instructions
  • Uses magnetic table and chucks or clamps to position and secure workpiece on table of machine using care to support irregular work properly to avoid distortion; or arrange and properly secure multiple-piece setups
  • Select proper statistical tools to maintain process control and quality reliability
  • Inspect and maintain work area and machine fluid levels daily
  • Other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Qualifications and Requirements

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  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Experience utilizing forklifts required
  • Able to read a tape measure, micrometer, and caliper
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Utilize all company provided safety equipment
  • Familiarity with machine tools and equipment
  • Strong attention to detail

**Education and Experience

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  • **High School Diploma or GED

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  • **Previous manufacturing experience preferred

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**Work Environment and Physical Demands

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**This position operates in a manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to noise, chemicals, and materials consistent with a manufacturing environment is constant. This a physically demanding position; maintaining the physical strength to lift materials up to 50lbs. Able to endure prolonged standing.

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**Additional Attributes

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  • **Excellent verbal communication

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  • **Must maintain a positive attitude

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  • **Respect for your fellow co-workers and supervisor

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  • **Self-motivated and dedicated worker

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  • **Good organization skills

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**Toledo Steel Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Surface Grinder
  • Manual Grinder
  • Overhead Crane
  • Calipers and Micrometers
Posted 2026-01-16

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