2nd Shift Grind Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Grind Machinist in Gardena, CA — $25.00–$35.00/hr DOE, 2nd shift, contract-to-hire. Perform precision grinding to meet aerospace dimensions and surface finishes.

THE BASICS

Pay: $25.00–$35.00/hr DOE

Shift: 2nd shift, 2:30 p.m. start; recruiter will confirm workdays and end time

Location: Gardena, CA 90249 (on-site)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Start: Interviewing now — immediate start available

ABOUT THE ROLE

The finish and dimensions have to match the print, whether you are on a manual grinder or CNC equipment.

Operate manual, CNC, and automated grinding equipment to make parts to engineering drawings and customer specifications. Depending on your experience, work can include setup, wheel dressing, inspection, and troubleshooting complex geometries.

Training and supervision depend on demonstrated grinding knowledge. This is production work that combines machine operation, dimensional checks, and job handoffs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Verify parts and prior operations against shop travelers

- Read blueprints, GD&T, drawings, and work instructions

- Set up and operate manual, CNC, or automated grinders

- Grind parts to dimensional and surface-finish specifications

- Change and dress wheels and adjust tooling based on experience

- Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and comparators

- Troubleshoot grinding defects and machine-performance issues

- Document production status and coordinate incoming and outgoing jobs

WHAT YOU NEED

- Ability to read blueprints, travelers, and work instructions

- Knowledge of grinding operations and machining processes

- Familiarity with CNC, manual, or automated manufacturing equipment

- Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools

- Understanding of dimensional tolerances and production quality

- Mechanical troubleshooting ability

- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

NICE TO HAVE

- Grinding experience in manufacturing or aerospace

- CNC grinding, wheel dressing, or complex geometry experience

- Experience with OD, ID, centerless, or surface grinders

- High school diploma or GED

WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE FLAG

- Weekly pay, every Friday — direct deposit or pay card

- Medical benefits available to eligible contractors

- Paid sick leave in accordance with California law

- Referral bonuses — get paid when you bring in good people

- A recruiter who actually answers — you get a direct line, not a call center

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Handle parts and tooling, perform setup and wheel adjustments appropriate to experience, and use precision measuring tools while safely accessing grinding machinery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Precision manufacturing floor with manual, CNC, and automated grinding equipment. PPE is required and provided, and all plant safety procedures apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Hit Apply and a FLAG recruiter will review your background within one business day. If you're a fit, we'll call you to talk through the work, the shift, and the pay before anything gets submitted to the client — no surprises.

Questions first? Call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or email View email address on ziprecruiter.com

ABOUT FLAG SOLUTIONS

FLAG Solutions is a Southern California staffing firm with offices in Fullerton and Long Beach, specializing in skilled manufacturing and professional placement across aerospace and defense, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics.

FLAG Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay scale stated above is the range FLAG Solutions in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local fair chance ordinances.

FLAG Solutions is the employer of record for this position.