Special Processes - Metal Worker 1st shift

Chromalloy•Oldsmar, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Special Process Metal Worker to perform grinding, blending, polishing, sandblasting, and rework operations on aerospace castings. This role is responsible for removing surface imperfections, preparing components for subsequent manufacturing processes, and ensuring castings meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

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 concerns.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, routers, and engineering requirements.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while following established procedures.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, metal finishing, grinding, polishing, casting, or related experience preferred.
Experience in aerospace, foundry, casting, machining, or metal finishing environments.
Experience with grinding, blending, polishing, or sandblasting operations.
Experience performing visual inspections or repair activities.
Familiarity with FPI processes or aerospace quality requirements.
Experience using abrasives, carbide burrs, mounted stones, and polishing tools.

Responsibilities

Grind, blend, polish, and finish aerospace 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, burrs, scratches, excess metal, and other surface imperfections.
Review routers, work instructions, and Inspection Method Requirement Sheets (IMRS) before beginning work.
Perform visual evaluations of castings and identify areas requiring repair or weld attention.
Conduct rework activities associated with visual inspection and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
Select and utilize the correct abrasives, burrs, stones, and sanding materials to achieve required surface finishes.
Document inspection findings, rework activities, and production status on routers and related documentation.
Identify and properly disposition non-repairable castings.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.