Bench Grinder- 6p to 6a

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Crooksville, OH

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About The Position

The Bench Grinder/Deburr Operator blasts and grinds steel castings to remove excess material, working with minimal assistance and following specific instructions. The role supports aerospace manufacturing and requires close attention to productivity, safety, and quality guidelines, including work on products with critical features and close tolerances.

The operator uses mounted abrasive wheels, steel burrs on high-speed grinders, sand-blasting procedures, and measuring instruments to complete assigned tasks and verify castings meet specifications. The role also includes visually inspecting castings, reporting defects or unusual conditions to a supervisor, and being willing to train on and operate Impact and/or Trim Saw equipment.

This is a continuous-operations overnight shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Wednesday through Friday and every other Saturday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to interpret instructions and apply experience and training throughout the workday for each assigned production job.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Willingness to learn and, as required, help and/or train others.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, test equipment, or other devices where interpretation is required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in the casting industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench grinding and deburring operations on aerospace products, including products with critical features and close tolerances.
• Remove excess metal from airfoil contours and polish surfaces.
• Remove die lines and excess metal from casting roots, shelves, tips, and other areas using mounted abrasive wheels or steel burrs on high-speed grinders.
• Sand-blast castings according to specific procedures.
• Maintain responsibility for casting quality and ensure operations meet specifications on gating.
• Use measuring instruments to complete bench-grinding and deburring tasks accurately.
• Follow safety rules and provide recommendations to help maintain a safe work environment.
• Meet team production and efficiency goals while adhering to operational and quality standards.
• Visually inspect casting surfaces for flaws and other defects.
• Detect and report faulty operations, defective material, and unusual conditions to a supervisor.
• Be willing to train on and operate Impact and/or Trim Saw equipment in addition to bench-grinding and deburring equipment.
• Help and/or train others as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED