Grinder

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. 

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Classification:          Non-Exempt

Employee:                 Grinder

Reports to:                Production Superintendent

Shift:                           1st: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Company:      Krieger Specialty Products is a leading manufacturer of special purpose doors and windows applications since 1936. Our products protect what is valued in places like nuclear power plants, world-class concert halls, radio and television stations, schools, and defense departments globally. And yet, we offer a value-driven team-centered work environment.

Culture:         Employees use the Model of Success as a guide to work effectively and uphold our company values while relating with others and maintaining constructive working relationships with management, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.

Position Summary:  As a Grinder, you will operate hand-held and stationary grinding equipment to smooth, finish, and prepare metal surfaces and welds in a repetitive production environment. This role is responsible for independently selecting the proper abrasive tools, ensuring quality finishes, and interpreting production paperwork in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years' relevant manufacturing/metal finishing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency reading and applying production paperwork and finishing instructions
• Ability to safely operate pneumatic and electric hand grinders, sanders, and stationary grinding equipment
• Basic inspection and measuring skills; attention to detail and consistent quality focus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks
• Must be 18+ and able to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed

Physical Demands:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for long periods of time, lifting to 75 lbs, bending, twisting, and enduring continuous vibration from hand tools. Must use hands to firmly grip and manipulate equipment.

Work Environment: 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Warehouse/production environment with strict PPE required (safety glasses, face shield, heavy-duty gloves, ear protection, and potentially respiratory protection).
• Exposure to airborne metal dust, sparks, and occasional adhesives, solvents or sealant fumes (proper ventilation and training provided).
• Fast-paced, team environment; focus on consistent quality and safety.

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Krieger Specialty Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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