Grinder I

PDS Defense, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Grinder I to condition parts using grinders and to finish surfaces before final processing. This associate-W2 position supports a 6-month assignment with three openings.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of related experience or training. Candidates should maintain safe, organized workstations and comply with all safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to 12 months related grinder experience or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Utilize large swing grinder and/or small hand grinder to condition parts for defect removal.
• Examine surface of work piece for defects.
• Remove defects and/or sharp edges.
• Select abrasive grade and attach to grinder based on specifications and metal condition.
• Operate grinder to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burrs.
• Polish ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface.
• Replace worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts.
• Maintain a safe and organized workstation and follow all company policy, safety and procedures.

Skills

Grinder operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6–12 months related experience

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Grinder I Fullerton, CA Posted: 9/8/2026

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Grinder l, in Fullerton, CA. Job ID#225363

Job ID#:

225363

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 months

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

3

Pay Rate $19 hr.

Job Description

• Utilizing a large swing grinder and/or small hand grinder will condition parts for defect removal. Grinds and soothes surfaces of parts, prior to finishing operations by performing the following duties

• Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects

• Removal of defects and/or sharp edges

• Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder

• Starts grinder and moves it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs

• Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface

• Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts

• Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures.

Skill/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled