Grinding & Finishing - 1st Shift

Nature of Business

Creative Metal Products (CMP), founded in 1995, is a privately held, managed-growth oriented company. CMP has an excellent reputation and an established track-record when it comes to rapid, high quality production of innovative products. We fabricate individual components, assemblies or complete products to meet our customer’s unique specifications. We specialize in metal fabrication- using light- to medium-thickness metals. CMP serves a number of industries including- Electronics component and assemblies; Lighting/Energy; Industrial equipment- machine enclosures; Electrical Enclosure; Material handling equipment and storage; medical, safety and military.

Why CMP?

- Heavy use of robotic automation including robotic welding, robotic press brake and other automated systems

- Growth oriented company investing in our people, new technology and machines

- Family first flexibility

- Eligible for company/individual performance bonuses

- Insurance: full spectrum plan (rates decreased this year)

- Tuition Reimbursement

- 401K matching program

- Paid Holidays

- Company discount for safety footwear and prescription safety glasses

Job Responsibilities:

- Perform sanding, grinding, buffing, and polishing to achieve desired finishes on various metal products.

- Examine metal surfaces to identify imperfections and ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

- Safely operate and maintain finishing tools, such as grinders, polishers, and sanders.

- Address surface defects, such as scratches, dents, or weld marks, using appropriate techniques.

- Work closely with fabricators, welders, and quality control teams to ensure smooth workflow and product consistency.

- Follow all safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Future desire to weld in MIG and welding of carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum of varying thicknesses not required but desirable.

- General knowledge of blueprints.

- Able to use hand tools/grinders/sanders for extended periods of time.

- Knowledge of various welding processes and fixturing design

- Ability and experience working on a team, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

- Ability to work independently, quickly and accurately with changing priorities.

- Must be detail oriented and thorough with excellent written/verbal communication.

- Action-oriented, customer service-oriented attitude, taking initiative to follow projects and jobs through the production process.

Preferred Experience

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent,

- Previous experience painting and/or metal finishing preferred

- 1+ years' experience in a metal fabrication/manufacturing environment desirable

- Experience working in ISO 9001 certified environment

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person