Aerospace Metal Finisher (Grinding & Polishing)

Chromalloy Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Overtime pay

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation in Florida is seeking a Metal Worker to perform grinding, blending, sanding, polishing, and finishing operations on aerospace castings. You will use hand and power tools to remove surface imperfections and prepare components to meet engineering specifications and customer quality standards.

Expect to operate pneumatic and power hand tools, review work instructions, and conduct inspections. Training is provided; overtime may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ months of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English and follow work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify surface defects and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Grind, blend, sand, buff, and polish metal castings to meet engineering and customer specifications.
• Operate pneumatic and power hand tools (die grinders, belt sanders, buffing equipment, sandblasting).
• Remove parting lines, excess material, scratches, burrs, and other surface imperfections.
• Review routers, work instructions, and inspection requirements before beginning work.
• Perform visual inspections and identify areas requiring weld repair or additional processing.
• Complete rework and repair activities related to visual inspection and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
• Select and use the correct abrasives, tooling, and finishing methods for each operation.
• Document work performed and complete required production paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Die grinders

Belt sanders

Buffing equipment

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

Chromalloy Corporation in Florida is seeking a Metal Worker to perform grinding, blending, sanding, polishing, and finishing operations on aerospace castings. You will use hand and power tools to remove surface imperfections and prepare components to meet engineering specifications and customer quality standards.

Expect to operate pneumatic and power hand tools, review work instructions, and conduct inspections. Training is provided; overtime may be required to meet production needs.