Located in Chester, CT, Chapco, Inc has been a valuable and reliable partner in providing Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services, Assembly, as well as Product Development and Engineering Services since 1964. Now led by a fun-loving serial entrepreneur, Chapco continues to strengthen our core business by adding various product lines, including Denlar Hoods and Fastcorp Vending.

We have an immediate opening for a Grinder to join our production floor. You must be proficient with standard industry tools and machinery, including small swing grinders and small hand grinders. You will grind and smooth areas of metal parts to remove defects, sharp edges, scratches, and excess material. After grinding, you will inspect each piece to ensure they meet specifications. All Grinders must follow all company policies and safety procedures at all times.

Grinder Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up tools and machinery for the project
• Grind and smooth rough areas of each piece
• Inspect finished pieces for quality control
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies

Department Flow

• Able to communicate problems to lead person to continuously keep producing quality product.

• Work autonomously or within the group.
• Proficient with most equipment in the area and be able to perform basic machine repairs.     

Quality & Training

• Understand requirements of all jobs to assure quality, accurate quantity and on-time production.
• Participate in quality initiatives when applicable.

Maintenance and Safety

• Follow company policy pertaining to maintenance and safety requirements. 
• Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above. 
• Maintain a clean environment and organized at all times. 
• Report any downed machines, safety violations or accidents through proper channels.

Grinder Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• 1+ years of professional grinding experience (preferred)

A LETTER TO APPLICANTS: Thanks for visiting! We know that applicants have many options to choose from these days and appreciate you taking the time to check us out. I’d like to take a moment to give you a little flavor of what it’s like to be a part of the Chapco family.

My husband, Brian owns the company, and his father owned it in the past. Sounds cliché, but we ARE a family business!  We spend a lot of time at the dinner table talking about the employee experience and how to make it a good one. Playing in a band!?  We’ll post it on our boards. Involved in a community project? Yup, we’d love to hear about it! We’ve helped place pets, decipher insurance problems, or just been a friend with an open door to vent.

At Chapco, we know that none of what we do would be possible without our people. We have so many employees here that make us special! We’re also proud to say that our average employee tenure is 11.6 years. We’re people oriented, give back to our community, and like to have fun. Our number one core value is being “Positive, Passionate and Present.”  We want to hire people who want to be part of a great team. Join us and help us become The Best Place to Work in CT!

Sincerely,

Lauren 

Chief People Officer

Chapco, Inc.