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Rough Grinder

Coldspring
Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and
short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Minnesota, Cold Spring
17482 Granite West Road (Show on map)
Apr 28, 2026
Rough Grinder To apply, complete a Coldspring application at coldspringusa.com/careers, choose the desired job, and then click on "Apply Online Now." JOB INFO: Location: Cold Spring, MN Department: Foundry Supervisor: Rick Spaeth Pay Grade & Range: 5000 $19.00 -$29.11 (This is a representation of the position's entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.) Status: This is a full-time; hourly position Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 2:00pm & Friday: 5:00am - 11:00am; overtime as needed Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave ABOUT US: Who we are: Coldspring, a family-owned business since 1898, is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring's success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability. What We Believe: To cultivate a culture of engagement, we emphasize the importance of physical, financial, social, community, career, and spiritual well-being-an approach we refer to as Well-Being 6. Our Values: HONOR: We uphold Honesty & Integrity, approach our work in an Organized & Purposeful manner, embrace Nimbleness & Innovation, and maintain an Open & Transparent culture. With Respect & Trust as our foundation, we effectively balance the interests of employees, customers, and shareholders to create what we term win-win-win solutions. Join our Team: At Coldspring, our employees benefit from profit sharing, a 401K match, extensive training and career advancement opportunities, professional development, financial services, on-site coaching, wellness counseling, and more. Our comprehensive benefits and dedication to employee growth have fostered a workforce with exceptional retention and long-term commitment. JOB SUMMARY: The Rough Grinder is responsible for removing excess metal from memorial castings and vase cores using straight and angled grinders to ensure a smooth finish; this position does require the indvidual to be crosstrained in other areas due to the physical demands. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Transfer memorial plates from the accumulating conveyor to the sanding table or grinding booth; approximately 100 plates per day, with an average weight of 30 pounds per plate. Use an angle grinder with a hard fiber disc, weighing approximately 8 pounds, to grind the back of the memorial plate to remove any file or gating marks and ensure it is completely smooth. Use an angle grinder with a hard fiber disc and straight grinder with a diamond wheel to grind clean the inside and outside of the vase core. Use vase gauge to ensure completed vase cores will have correct fit with it's plastic sleeve. Use the belt sander to remove burrs, smooth and straighten the sides of the memorial plate. Pre-grind, grind and sand the large flat features of all architectural and special signage (i.e. bevels, scrolls, accolades, etc.) using appropriate tooling and technique to achieve a smooth finish. Inspect all work completed for defects to ensure product meets quality standards and work order specifications. Route all completed to the next area of production as directed on the work order. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess strong abilities to exercise patience, as well as display sustained concentration and endurance in using fine motor skills due to the precise nature of the work required in this position. Must have good hand-eye coordination. Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production. Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency. General math skills. Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings. Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric. Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to cross-train as needed. Stand and work with heavy tools continuously. MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at klintgen@coldspringusa.com for assistance. COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY. Coldspring is an Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.