Aviation Metal Finisher - Precision Polisher (Night Shift)

Chromalloy Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Bonuses eligibility

Job summary

Chromalloy Corporation in Tampa, FL is seeking a Metal Worker to perform grinding, blending, sanding, polishing, and finishing on aerospace castings. This role uses hand and power tools to remove surface imperfections and prepare components to meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. The 3rd shift runs Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 p.m.

to 6:00 a.m. Training is provided with emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to procedures, ensuring readiness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ months of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding 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.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and safety procedures.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Grind, blend, sand, buff, and polish metal castings to meet engineering and customer specifications.
• Operate pneumatic and power hand tools, including die grinders, belt sanders, buffing equipment, and sandblasting equipment.
• 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 accurately complete required production paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Die grinders

Belt sanders

Buffing equipment

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

Chromalloy Corporation in Tampa, FL is seeking a Metal Worker to perform grinding, blending, sanding, polishing, and finishing on aerospace castings. This role uses hand and power tools to remove surface imperfections and prepare components to meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. The 3rd shift runs Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 p.m.

to 6:00 a.m. Training is provided with emphasis on safety, quality, and adherence to procedures, ensuring readiness to