1st Shift Grinder (Manufacturing Production, Susan)

Colonial Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance - company paid

Generous vacation time

9 paid holidays

Holiday shutdown

Sick time

Annual bonus

401k matching

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colonial Group in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Grinder to start immediately. You will learn to safely use a grinder to remove excess metal from manufactured parts to blueprint specifications and shop order instructions.

This role includes on-the-job training, strict safety, and the need to maintain accuracy in part counts. You will inspect parts visually and by touch, and use surface-grinding tools to remove defects.

Qualifications

• PPE required at all times in the work area.
• Must work in a drug-free workplace.
• US Citizen or US Person per ITAR regulations.
• English reading, writing and verbal comprehension.
• Good depth perception for defect detection.
• Able to work overtime to meet deadlines.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and move heavier with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and maintain an organized, lean workspace.
• Be punctual and maintain attendance to meet production needs.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch; remove flash and excess material as instructed.
• Use surface-grinding tools to remove defects and maintain counts.
• Ensure quality and production requirements per travelers.
• On-the-job training provided; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PPE

Drug-free workplace

ITAR compliant

English proficiency

Depth perception

Overtime ability

Weight handling

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Grinder that can start working right away. We will train a person to safely use a grinder to remove excess metal from manufactured parts to blueprint specifications and shop order instructions.

Job Requirements:

• Work safe and maintain an organized, lean work environment.


• Strong commitment to good attendance and being on time as it is critical to meet production needs.


• Inspect parts visually and by touch and remove flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions.


• Use various surface-grinding tools to remove the defects from manufactured parts.
  Maintain accurate part and or work piece counts.


• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per the job-specific travelers.

• On-the-job training will be provided for this position.


• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements:

• Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment in work area at all time.


• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.


• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person (U.S. Person = a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).


• English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension)


• Display a good sense of depth perception, which is critical to discriminating defects and finishing parts during the flash removal and deburring process.


• Must be able to work overtime when required to meet operational deadlines.


• Ability to frequently manipulate parts weighing up to 30 lbs. and move more than 30 lbs. with the aid of material handling equipment and/or assistance.


• Ability to apply up to 50lbs hand-to-part force as necessary to stabilize part(s) during cutting or machining process.

Why work for APP?

• Medical, Dental, Vision - Generous company contribution, low cost to employee


• Life insurance - 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children


• Generous Vacation Time


• 9 Paid Holidays


• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year's)


• Sick Time


• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)


• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)


• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)


• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.