Centerless Grinder

Howmet Aerospace•Brea, CA

3d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Centerless Grinder Set Up Operator sets up and operates one Cincinnati #2 OM Center-Less Grinding Machine. The role includes running production equipment, preparing and adjusting setups, checking parts for quality, completing production documentation, and supporting related production activities. The employee must follow safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EHS, and 5S requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area. The position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available on the first day of hire, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, and vacation. Career progression opportunities, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules are also mentioned, with flexible schedules contingent on role and location. The stated salary range is $21.91–$37.25.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
Basic knowledge of shop math and manufacturing processes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, productivity, and safety standards.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and supervisors.
Ability to follow directions, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate willingness to learn.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to lift or move 30 pounds, subject to EHS policies.
Ability to stand for long periods and reach above and below, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
Ability to wear steel-toe safety shoes, walk around the shop floor as needed, remove dangling jewelry for assigned shop-floor tasks, and wear hearing protection as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 1 year of manufacturing, machining, assembly, or machine operation experience preferred.
Experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience using basic measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and comparators preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Cincinnati OM production equipment, including loading materials, removing finished parts, and monitoring machine operation for quality and performance.
Independently perform setup and adjustment activities and assist others with equipment setup and operation as needed.
Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications to perform assigned operations.
Inspect parts using gauges and measuring instruments, perform First Article inspections, and submit parts for quality verification as required.
Complete production and quality documentation, including SPC charting and production records.
Perform related production tasks such as assembly, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, and stamping.
Assist in training operators and support departmental production activities as needed.
Follow safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EHS, and 5S requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.