Grinder
$19.5 per hourConnect Staffing
Job Description
Job Description
Connect Staffing is hiring a Grinder in Santa Ana, CA supporting an aluminum parts manufacturing company. You'll mainly remove flash and excess material from aluminum parts and use surface-grinding tools to meet blueprint specifications.
Quick Facts
Pay: $19.50/hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 3:30pm–2:00am, Friday 1:30pm–10:00pm, Saturday as needed (56 hours/week minimum)
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant
Overtime: Required to meet operational deadlines, Saturdays as needed
Minimum Requirements
• 1+ year experience as a grinder, grinder operator, or metal grinding in a manufacturing environment (within the last 3 years)
• Experience using surface-grinding tools or hand grinders to remove material from metal parts
• Ability to inspect parts visually and by touch to identify defects, flash, and excess material
• Experience following work orders, blueprints, or job-specific instructions in a production environment
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications are a plus, not required.
• 2+ years grinding experience in aluminum or metal fabrication
• Experience with precision grinding or surface finishing
• Familiarity with depth perception and dimensional accuracy requirements
• Machine shop or job shop experience
• Experience maintaining part counts and production documentation
Preferred prior job titles: Grinder Operator, Metal Grinder, Surface Finisher, Precision Grinder, Machine Shop Grinder, Deburring Operator, Finishing Technician, Aluminum Grinder, Forging Grinder, Production Grinder
Responsibilities
Responsibilities describe the role and are not used as screening disqualifiers unless also listed in Minimum Requirements.
• Inspect aluminum parts visually and by touch to identify flash, burrs, and excess material
• Use various surface-grinding tools and hand grinders to remove defects and excess material from parts
• Follow blueprint specifications and shop order instructions to grind parts to required finish
• Maintain accurate part counts and update job travelers or production logs
• Ensure parts meet quality and production requirements before moving to next operation
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area using lean principles
Pre-Employment Requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Must pass a background check [DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE]
• Must pass a drug screen [DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE]
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person (ITAR compliance requirement)
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and manipulate parts weighing up to 30 lbs throughout the shift
• Able to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Able to bend, reach, and use hands for repetitive tasks as needed
Benefits
• Affordable health and dental plans
• CalSavers retirement program available
• Earn referral bonuses
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire
Within a few minutes of applying, please check your email for a message from Veton AI. This AI-based screening interview helps us understand your qualifications and experience, and candidates who complete it will receive first consideration.
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