Precision Hone & Lap Machinist – Aerospace Components

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) Limited; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward is seeking an experienced Hone & Lap Machinist to join its precision manufacturing team in Santa Clarita, CA. You will set up and operate manual and horizontal honing/lapping equipment to produce high-quality components for aerospace applications.

The role requires hands-on setup experience, mandrel handling, and thorough inspection using micrometers and gauges to ensure extremely tight dimensional tolerances in a quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on honing & lap machining experience.
• Experience setting up manual and horizontal honing/lapping equipment.
• Ability to select and use lapping compounds and tooling.
• Must be able to manufacture and inspect components to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and horizontal honing and lapping machinery to produce precision components.
• Independently set up honing and lapping equipment including mandrel selection and adjustment.
• Select and use appropriate lapping compounds and tooling for different materials.
• Inspect finished components with micrometers and gauges and perform first-piece inspections.

Skills

Hone & Lap Machining

Machine Setup

Quality Inspection

Dimensional Tolerances

Precision Machining

Tools

Manual honing equipment

Horizontal honing equipment

Mandrels

Job description

Woodward is seeking an experienced Hone & Lap Machinist to join its precision manufacturing team in Santa Clarita, CA. You will set up and operate manual and horizontal honing/lapping equipment to produce high-quality components for aerospace applications.

The role requires hands-on setup experience, mandrel handling, and thorough inspection using micrometers and gauges to ensure extremely tight dimensional tolerances in a quality-driven environment.