Grinder/shop Labor

Aerotek; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Gardena, CA is seeking a Grinder / Shop Labor for an aerospace production and machine shop environment. You will read blueprints, perform deburring, and prepare sheet metal parts for inspection, with a schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

and overtime opportunities. This contract-to-hire role offers room for growth and career stability within a high-precision aerospace setting. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with shop personnel to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints for sheet metal fabrication and installation.
• Deburring operations on metal parts.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication in a production setting.
• Proficient with hand tools such as files and edge breakers to remove burrs.
• Skilled with grinding equipment (air or electric) and abrasive media.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and production plans.
• Committed to safety in aerospace production environments.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine fabrication and installation methods.
• Perform deburring on sheet metal parts to spec.
• Strip maskant and silastic from finished parts.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges using hand tools.
• Smooth edges using grinding equipment.
• Assist fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with shop staff to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Support welding and related fabrication activities as applicable.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Deburring

Sheet metal

Hand tools

Grinding equipment

Follow instructions

Safety compliance

Aerospace production

Tools

Grinding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Grinder / Shop Labor

Job Description

This role focuses on grinding, deburring, and general shop labor in an aerospace production and machine shop environment, supporting the fabrication, assembly, and installation of sheet metal products and structural components. You will read and interpret blueprints, perform detailed deburring operations, and prepare finished parts to meet precise quality and safety standards for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine the proper sequence, methods, and techniques for fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.

• Perform all deburring operations on sheet metal parts and components, ensuring all edges and surfaces meet required specifications.

• Strip remaining maskant and silastic from finished chem mill parts to prepare components for final inspection or further processing.

• Remove burrs and sharp edges using various hand tools and materials such as files and edge breakers.

• Smooth edges and remove build-ups using air or electric equipment with abrasive disks and sleeves.

• Assist with the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal parts, equipment, and products as needed.

• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area in a production and machine shop environment.

• Work collaboratively with other shop personnel to meet production schedules and quality requirements.

• Support welding and related fabrication activities where applicable and within skill level.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and installation.

• Hands-on experience performing deburring operations on metal parts.

• Practical experience working with sheet metal products in a fabrication or production environment.

• Proficiency using hand tools such as files and edge breakers to remove burrs and sharp edges.

• Experience operating air or electric grinding equipment with abrasive disks and sleeves.

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and production plans in a manufacturing setting.

• Capability to work safely and efficiently in an aerospace production and machine shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal parts, equipment, and products.

• Exposure to welding processes in a fabrication or shop environment.

• Familiarity with chem mill parts and related finishing processes.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other precision manufacturing industries.

• Comfort working with structural parts and advanced electronics components in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment that offers consistent overtime opportunities and the potential for long-term financial security. Once you transition to a direct role, you can participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with company stock, supporting your future financial goals. The schedule provides predictable hours, allowing you to plan your time while benefiting from additional earnings through overtime. You will gain valuable experience in a high-precision aerospace setting, working with advanced products and technologies that support major global programs.

Work Environment

This position is based in an aerospace production and machine shop environment focused on manufacturing structural parts and advanced electronics for major aerospace and defense programs. The facility specializes in aerostructure work on fuselage sections and wings for commercial aircraft, including platforms such as the Airbus A220/A320 and Boeing 737/787. You will work around sheet metal fabrication, grinding, deburring, and related machining operations, using hand tools, air tools, and electric equipment with abrasive media. The schedule typically runs from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional work on Saturdays and regular overtime opportunities. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, with an emphasis on precision, quality, and adherence to safety procedures in a shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gardena,CA.

Equal Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.