Hone & Lap Operator - 2nd Shift

AYM; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

15 days PTO + 12 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Education reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

AYM in California seeks a Hone & Lap Machine Operator for the 2nd shift. The role involves operating honing and lapping machines on aerospace-grade components, ensuring precision and safety while working to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace manufacturing at various skill levels, with a focus on maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Comfort with arithmetic for component characterization.
• Flexibility for overtime and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Operate honing and lapping machines on aerospace parts.
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions and tooling.
• Verify parts with precision gauges and maintain equipment.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Lapping and honing experience

Arithmetic skills for taper and clearance

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Hone & Lap Machine Operator — Levels I, II & III • 2nd Shift • Full-Time

Los Angeles, CA | $24 – $42/hr + $2 shift differential | Mon–Fri, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Shift Differential: The $2/hr shift differential is added to base pay once training on First Shift has been completed and the employee transitions to the Second Shift schedule.

The Role

Join a precision manufacturing team operating honing and lapping machines on aerospace-grade components. You’ll work to exacting tolerances, verify dimensions with precision gauges, and uphold the standards that keep aircraft flying safely. We hire at three skill levels — from entry-level to expert.

Three Levels — One Career Path

• Level I — Entry — 0–1 year of experience. Operates hone/lap machines per blueprint specs. Verifies dimensions and performs rough lapping with direction provided. Aerospace or close-tolerance machining background preferred.


• Level II — Skilled — 2+ years in hone/lap operations. Independently selects tooling and media for moderately complex jobs. Performs initial machine setup, assists with gauging, and trains junior operators.


• Level III — Expert — 5+ years in hone/lap operations. Expert-level setup, troubleshooting, and process development. Collaborates directly with engineering on improvements and mentors other operators.

What You’ll Do

• Operate honing and lapping machines on inside and outside diameters of precision aerospace parts


• Read blueprints and work orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and tooling requirements


• Verify parts with precision gauges; maintain equipment calibration and support data collection


• Clean, deburr, and package finished components per manufacturing specifications


• Work safely with appropriate PPE in a clean, seated bench environment

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred at all levels


• Lapping, honing experience. Grinding skills a strong plus


• Comfort with arithmetic for taper, clearance, and cylindrical component characterization


• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs; flexibility for overtime and weekend work

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance — effective the first of the month following your start date


• 15 days PTO accruing from day one + 12 paid holidays per year


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months

Precision matters. So does who does it.

If you take pride in tight tolerances, we want to hear from you.