ID/OD Grinder

Beaver Aerospace & Defense; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Beaver Aerospace & Defense in Livonia, Michigan, seeks a grinders specialist to perform precision grinding of metal parts. You will load, setup, and operate grinding equipment, measure with micrometers and gauges, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances. Strong math and troubleshooting skills are required for quality results.

Join a team focused on aerospace components, with opportunities for training and advancement in a high-precision shop environment.

Qualifications

• Grinding faces and diameters to tight tolerances (between .0005" and .00005").
• Load work pieces into grinding machines and perform operations.
• Finish surfaces with grinding wheels and hand tools.
• Inspect and measure workpieces for dimensional conformance.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust as needed.
• Refer to blueprints to plan setups and procedures.
• Set up and operate grinding or polishing machines.
• Demonstrate basic math to solve shop-floor problems.

Responsibilities

• Grinding faces and diameters holding tolerances of between .0005"-.00005". Inspect faces and diameters using micrometers and gauges.
• Load work pieces into grinding machines, perform grinding operations and finish surfaces.
• Inspect/measure to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Study blueprints to plan grinding procedures and setups.
• Set up and operate grinding or polishing machines.
• Monitor machine operations and make adjustments or stop as needed.

Skills

Grinding expertise

Mechanical aptitude

Read gauges

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Fabrication

Requisition Number: IDODG001659

• Posted : August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : No

Description

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information on the division:

Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components.

Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology.

With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

The Grinder performs grinding of ID/OD surfaces of metal objects. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.

Main responsibilities:

• Grinding faces and diameters holding tolerances of between .0005"-.00005". Ability to inspect faces and diameters using micrometers, gages and amps.
• Load work pieces into grinding machines, then perform specific grinding operations.
• Finish surfaces of work pieces, using prescribed equipment, grinding wheels and hand tools.
• Inspect and measure workpieces to ensure that surfaces and dimensions meet specifications.
• Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary; stop machines when problems occur.
• Select and mount grinding wheels on machines, according to specifications, using hand tools and applying knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.
• Set up and operate grinding or polishing machines to grind metal parts, tools, or work pieces.
• Study blueprints or layouts of metal workpieces to determine grinding procedures, and to plan machine setups and operational sequences.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with vocational training or 3+ years of grinder experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including knowledge of machine and tool design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Skilled in operating and monitoring equipment, with the ability to read gauges/dials and catch issues before they become problems.
• Solid troubleshooting ability — can determine root causes of operating errors and take corrective action.
• Comfortable performing routine equipment maintenance and identifying when service is needed.
• Working knowledge of quality control analysis, including inspecting and testing for conformance to standards.
• Good manual dexterity and control precision for making fine, repeatable adjustments.
• Applies basic math to solve shop-floor problems.
• Clear written and verbal communicator, able to follow and document work instructions accurately

Work culture and environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Travel Required

No .

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