Senior CNC/Manual Grinder–Machinist, Aviation Components

Great Western Grinding, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Grinding, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a seasoned machinist to interpret blueprints, plan operations, and execute precision turning, grinding and inspection. You will verify dimensions with gauges and ensure first-pass quality on aerospace components.

Ideal candidates have over 10 years in precision machining and grinding, strong English reading skills, and experience with manual and CNC equipment; U.S. citizenship may be required for some projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of precision machining and grinding experience.
• Comfort with technical English content and reading
• U.S. citizen for certain projects
• Proficiency in manual machining and CNC programming
• Hands-on measurement, metrology and inspection

Responsibilities

• End-to-end execution: interpretation, setup, machining, grinding and verification.
• Troubleshooting process issues to refine setups for accuracy.
• Surface, ID/OD and jig grinding plus turning/milling for aerospace parts.
• Low-volume, high-precision work where quality is paramount.

Skills

Precision machining

Grinding

CNC programming

Manual machining

Inspection / Gauging

Tools

Turning Lathe

Surface Grinder

CNC Lathe

Boring Mill

Vertical Mill

Universal Machining Center

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on tackling complex, tight-tolerance parts without needing step-by-step guidance?Can you accept a job, interpret the blueprint, plan the work, and deliver a flawless result—independently?Have you spent a decade or more honing both machining and grinding skills in precision work?Where you’ll workHuntington Beach, CA. This role is for local candidates within a reasonable commute. Relocation is not available.Must-haves10+ years of precision machining and grinding experience.Comfort communicating and reading technical content in English.U.S. citizen (required for certain projects).Proficiency in manual machining and CNC programming.Hands-on expertise in precision measurement, hand metrology, and advanced inspection/gauging.Respect for the critical nature of flight and aerospace components.Nice-to-havesAviation machine shop background (non-production environment).Experience across diverse manual and CNC platforms.Reliable, steady weekly scheduling habits.Prior military aviation experience.FAA repair station exposure.What you’ll handleEnd-to-end execution: blueprint/work instruction interpretation, setup, machining, grinding, and verification.Troubleshooting process issues and refining setups for accuracy and repeatability.Surface, ID/OD, and jig grinding alongside turning and milling operations.Low-volume, high-precision aerospace work where quality outweighs speed.Tools and machines on deckTurning Lathe, Manual Lathe, Vertical LatheSurface Grinder, Manual Grinder, CNC Grinder, ID Grinder Machine, OD/ID Grinding Machine, Jig GrinderManual Vertical Mill, Boring MillCNC Lathe (2–4 axis)Universal Machining Center (3–4 axis)Horizontal Machining Center (3–4 axis)Measurement GaugesHow you operateThis is not a training role. You’re a self-starter who can plan the job, pick the right process, verify with precision gauges, and deliver consistent, first-pass quality with minimal oversight.