Finishing - Phoenix - Metal Worker 2nd shift
About The Position
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company that provides aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions to extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for various engine platforms, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries worldwide. We are seeking a Metal Worker to perform grinding, blending, sanding, polishing, and finishing operations on aerospace castings. This role involves using hand and power tools to remove surface imperfections and prepare components to meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. Your work will directly support aviation safety and reliability.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ months of manufacturing, machine operation, production, or related experience preferred.
- 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.
- Must be a US person (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status).
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- EAP
- Wellness incentives
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
