Grinder

Job description

Innovation Starts With You Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us. Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation. Position Summary The Grinder is responsible for performing precision grinding and finishing operations to prepare metal components for paint and cosmetic finishes. This role requires a strong understanding of abrasive materials, surface finishing techniques, and quality standards to ensure parts meet both dimensional and aesthetic requirements. Key Responsibilities Perform rough and finish grinding operations on metal parts to meet dimensional and surface finish requirements Produce high-quality cosmetic grain finishes on stainless steel and aluminum components Repair welds and surface imperfections to achieve a clean, visually acceptable finish Perform putty work to correct defective areas prior to finishing Select and apply appropriate abrasives based on material type and required finish Use hand tools and grinding equipment to remove material and refine surfaces Inspect finished surfaces to ensure compliance with quality and appearance standards Maintain production efficiency while achieving required finish quality Monitor and control usage of grinding materials and supplies Build and utilize fixtures to securely hold parts during grinding operations Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods Frequent use of hands for grinding, sanding, and finishing Ability to lift and move parts as needed Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and vibration Let’s Create Possibilities Together. Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.