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FINISHERS

2/27/2026

The primary objective involves performing a full range of rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations on components and assemblies according to specifications and safety standards. This includes setting up and operating various finishing equipment, verifying surface quality using measuring tools, and contributing to process standardization and improvement.

Salary

22 - 35 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Anderson Dahlen, a Gray company, provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have been providing our customers unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise on a wide range of diverse projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Our specialties include fabrication services, OEM contract manufacturing, advanced design-build, and custom equipment manufacturing. Many projects are custom, critical components, or turnkey process equipment tailored to each customer’s specifications. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing.
About the Role

Description

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain some of the most advanced systems on the market. The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication – cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies – backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. 


The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$35/hour. 


Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).  

Requirements

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE/QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION:

  • Performs a full range of rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations on components, manufactured parts, and assemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
  • Follow all safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
  • Grind, file, sand, polish, and blend metal surfaces using hand tools, power tools, and finishing techniques.
  • Examine and feel metal surfaces to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or material imperfections.
  • Set up and operate straight-line sanders, buffers, Timesavers, and hand-held grinders and polishers.
  • Select proper abrasives and finishing methods to achieve specified finishes efficiently and consistently.
  • Read, understand, and apply blueprints, customer requirements, and written or verbal work instructions.
  • Complete projects within established timeframes while meeting or exceeding quality standards.
  • Monitor and maintain quality of finished goods throughout the process.
  • Use profilometers and other measuring tools to verify surface finish requirements.
  • Stage work and operate equipment independently as skill level allows.
  • Develop, improve, and standardize finishing processes and techniques while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and quality enhancements.
  • Train, mentor, and support other finishers as experience level allows.
  • Work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. Moderately heavy work requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.

  • Lift/Carry- 
  • 0-10 lbs. continuously.
  • 11-50 lbs. frequently
  • 51-100 lbs. never
  • Push/Pull-
  • 0-25 lbs. continuously
  • 26-100 lbs. frequently
  • Bend- 34-66% during a 10-hour shift.
  • Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10-hour shift.
  • Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
  • Sit- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
  • Stand/Walk- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
  • Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
  • Ladder/Stair Climb- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.


EEO DISCLAIMER:


Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Skills
GrindingPolishingMetal FinishingFabricationMachiningWeldingBuffingReading BlueprintsQuality ControlProcess ImprovementMentoringOperating Hand ToolsOperating Power ToolsUsing ProfilometersSurface Finish Verification
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program
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