Abrasive Deburr Specialist & Fabrication Operations Associate
pps melrose parkMelrose Park, IL
$22.00–$26.00 per hour
APPLYAbrasive Deburr Specialist & Fabrication Operations Associate
pps melrose parkMelrose Park, ILJunior L3
$22.00–$26.00 per hour
Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Machine ShopsCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceAbrasive Product Manufacturing
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Abrasive Deburr Specialist & Fabrication Operations Associate Power Services Group (PSG) Join a team trusted across power generation, oil and gas, and industrial process markets. PSG unites more than 115 years of combined expertise to deliver turnkey turbine maintenance, repair, and overhaul—from field services and field machining to steam path and valve repair, gas turbine component repair, and precision parts manufacturing. Safety, quality, integrity, responsiveness, and standout customer service anchor how we work and grow our people. Role Snapshot
Location: Melrose Park, Illinois
Schedule: First shift
Openings: Polishing and Deburring Operator; General Labor – Fabrication
Pick Your Path Polishing and Deburring Operator
Pay:
$22.00–$26.00 per hour (higher rate may be considered based on experience and qualifications)
Experience: 5+ years in polishing, deburring, or precision finishing
Your impact:
- Decode blueprints, finishing specs, work instructions, and quality criteria.
- Polish, deburr, blend, and finish precision parts to exact requirements.
- Remove burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, and surface flaws without altering critical dimensions.
- Operate grinders, polishers, abrasive media, and hand tools with safety-first discipline.
- Execute visual/dimensional inspections to validate workmanship.
- Safely lift and handle components around 10–15 pounds.
- Flag and report damaged or nonconforming components.
- Maintain tools/equipment and keep work areas orderly.
- Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures.
- What it takes
- Proven ability to read blueprints and finishing requirements.
- Hands-on experience with manual and powered deburr, grinding, and polishing tools.
- High attention to detail with strong safety and quality focus.
Preferred: turbine blade polishing background. General Labor – Fabrication
Pay:
$23.00–$25.00 per hour (higher rate may be considered based on experience and qualifications)
Experience: 3–5 years of manual labor in fabrication/manufacturing/industrial shops
Your impact:
- Prepare, move, clean, grind, and finish parts to support fabrication workflows.
- Read and follow blueprints and work instructions.
- Use manual tools, hand grinders, and shop equipment safely.
- Operate overhead cranes and forklifts when trained and authorized.
- Stage materials, tools, and components for upcoming jobs.
- Deburr, grind, clean, and inspect parts for conformance.
- Assist skilled trades and teammates on projects.
- Maintain equipment and a clean, orderly work area.
- Comply with company safety, quality, and operating procedures.
- What it takes
- Proficiency with manual tools and hand-grinding equipment.
- Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Blueprint literacy and ability to follow work instructions.
Preferred:
grit-blasting experience. Dependable, safety-minded, and quality-driven. Grow with PSGWork on varied, challenging precision-machining and turbine-component projects in a collaborative, safety-focused environment. Develop your technical skills while contributing to critical work that keeps industries and communities moving. ApplySend your résumé and note whether you are applying for the Polishing and Deburring Operator role or the General Labor – Fabrication role.
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