Metal Worker I - 1st shift

Chromalloy • Tampa, FL

7d

About The Position

The Metal Worker I performs grinding, blending, sanding, buffing, polishing, and finishing operations on aerospace castings. The role uses hand and power tools to remove surface imperfections and prepare components to meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. Work includes inspecting castings, performing rework and repair, and documenting production activities.

This is a first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. New hires attend orientation on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and first-week training Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional training outside the assigned shift may be required based on business needs or availability; employees transition to their assigned shift after successfully completing training.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment, vibration, loud noise, and frequent exposure to dust, fumes, and airborne particles. The position requires use of personal protective equipment and may require hours outside the regular schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, based on operational needs. Additional hours are assigned according to business requirements; non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable law. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify surface defects and quality issues.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and safety procedures.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Only U.S. persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ months of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related experience.
• Experience with grinding, blending, polishing, or finishing metal components.
• Experience in aerospace, foundry, casting, machining, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing visual inspections or rework activities.
• Familiarity with abrasive materials, polishing tools, and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Grind, blend, sand, buff, and polish metal castings to meet engineering and customer specifications.
• Operate pneumatic and power hand tools, including die grinders, belt sanders, buffing equipment, and sandblasting equipment.
• Remove parting lines, excess material, scratches, burrs, and other surface imperfections.
• Review routers, work instructions, and inspection requirements before beginning work.
• Perform visual inspections and identify areas requiring weld repair or additional processing.
• Complete rework and repair activities related to visual inspection and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
• Select and use the correct abrasives, tooling, and finishing methods for each operation.
• Document work performed and accurately complete required production paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

What This Job Offers

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