Grinder - 1st Shift (Aerospace/Manufacturing/Production)

Aluminum Precision Products; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Annual bonus potential

401(k) match

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products seeks a Grinder to start immediately. You will be trained to safely operate a grinder and remove excess metal to blueprint specifications and shop order instructions.

Responsibilities include safe operation, inspecting parts, maintaining a lean workspace, and following travelers to ensure quality and production targets are met. On-the-job training is provided; applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. persons under ITAR.

Qualifications

• Operate grinder safely and follow blueprints and work order instructions.
• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs and move more with handling equipment.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person per ITAR regulations.
• English reading, writing, and verbal comprehension required.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet production needs.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch, removing flash and excess material as instructed.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate surface-grinding tools to remove defects and finish parts.
• Ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and travelers.
• Maintain organized, lean work area and follow safety protocols.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by department manager.

Skills

Safety

Drug-free workplace

ITAR compliance

English proficiency

Depth perception

Overtime readiness

Heavy lifting

Hand-to-part force 50 lbs

Job description

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged daily, tasked with solving problems, and working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

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 safely and maintain an organized, lean work environment.
• Strong commitment to good attendance and punctuality to meet production needs.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch, removing flash and excess material by following forging process and work order instructions.
• Use various surface‑grinding tools to remove defects from manufactured parts and maintain accurate part 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 by the department manager.

Skill Requirements

• Wear proper personal protection equipment in the work area at all times.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person.
• English (reading, writing, and verbal comprehension).
• Display a good sense of depth perception, critical for discriminating defects and finishing parts during flash removal and deburring.
• 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 50 lbs 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
• Life insurance – 100% company‑paid (covers employee, spouse, and dependent children)
• Generous vacation time
• 9 paid holidays
• Holiday shutdown (Christmas through New Year’s)
• Sick time
• Annual bonus (based on company meeting key results)
• 401(k) – 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 hourly rate we believe is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. Pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, performance, and other factors.

APP is an ESOP company committed to the long‑term growth of our organization and employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plan.

All positions involving engineering or manufacturing functions are limited to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in accordance with ITAR regulations.

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Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.