Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc
1st Shift Finisher
2647 8th Street, Rockford, IL 61109
$16–$19/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 14, 2026
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Description
Monday- Friday: 6AM-2:30PM
$16-$19 Training Hourly, Piece-Rate Opportunity
Job Purpose:
To polish and grind metal items after all other machining operations are complete and meet the established rates of production.
Essential Functions:
- Polish and/or grind metal forgings by holding parts against grinding wheel, wire brush or belt sander to bring forging to finished appearance.
- Applies abrasive compound, wax, or other dressing to facilitate polishing operation.
- Perform necessary replacement and balancing of polishing wheels and belts and performs necessary adjustments of tension.
- Completes the appropriate routing sheet and inputs data entry information in a timely manner.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- One (1) to three (3) months of related experience or on-the-job training.
Physical:
- Must be able to stand at equipment for 8 hours or more per day
- Must be able to use both hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
- Must have close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus on work.
- Employees will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes or airborne particles, high noise levels, and vibration to hands.
- Employees will be required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses and foot protection.
Mental:
- Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to perform mathematical skills such as: addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division of all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; and ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Must have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical:
None
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
- Ability to Learn
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
- Judgment (Problem Solution)
- Motivational Fit
- Safety Awareness
- Teamwork/Cooperation
Company Benefits Include:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability & Long Term Disability
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Stable, long-term employment