Machine Operator, Grinding

Location: Elgin, Texas
Type: Full-Time
Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday

About Us

At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we're proud to be a global leader in tooling components and industrial parts. With over 70 years of innovation, we've built a legacy of quality, dependability, and customer focus. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and teamwork.

As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees' well-being, offering robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture where every voice matters. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services to customers worldwide.

Position Overview

As a Machine Operator in the grinding department, you'll grind tooling components to tight tolerances. This is a terrific opportunity to showcase your skills while working on orders for our vast product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate grinder, following drawings
• Measure and check parts routinely
• Set up grinding equipment, dress wheels as needed
• Perform minor machine repair as necessary

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Prior experience working as a machine operator,
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic math and measurement skills

Preferred:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Grinding experience

Physical Requirements

Required:

• Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions
• Close visual accuracy
• Subject to noise, hazards, and oils.
• Lift up to 35 lbs

Why Work at Carr Lane Manufacturing?

When you join Carr Lane, you're not just taking a job-you're building a career with a company that values:

• Legacy & Leadership: Decades of experience, with a reputation for industry leadership
• People-First Culture: A supportive team environment where every employee matters
• Continuous Growth: Training, development, and promotion from within
• Work That Matters: Your contributions directly impact customers and operations globally

Benefits & Perks

At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we care about our team members and invest in their well-being. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option; Dental and Vision plans; Paid Time Off available Month 1; Eligibility for Parental Time; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years; Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment; Company Paid Short-Term Disability; Optional Long-Term Disability; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available; Pet Insurance
• Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday

And so much more!

Website: www.carrlane.com

Pre-employment drug testing is required for employment.

Carr Lane is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.