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Grinding Machine Operator

$25 - $35 per hour

Aerotek

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

If you have experience in Metal Grinding, OD/ID Grinding, Manual Grinding, Deburring, Metal Fabrication, or Sheet Metal , and you're looking for a new opportunity ASAP, this could be a great fit for you!

A well-established Aerospace manufacturer in Burbank, CA is hiring multiple Grinding & Metal Fabrication Technicians to support the production of high-precision aerospace components.

Aerotek offers a streamlined interview process to help qualified candidates get started quickly.

Skills:

Metal Grinding (OD/ID, Cylindrical, Centerless, Surface)

Manual Grinding

Deburring & Metal Finishing

Metal Fabrication / Sheet Metal Experience

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measuring Instruments

Aerospace Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)

Location: Burbank, CA Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour (Depending on Experience) Schedule:

Monday - Friday

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM + OT
  • 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM + OT
Job Responsibilities:

Operate manual and CNC OD grinding machines.

Perform OD, ID, cylindrical, centerless, and surface grinding operations.

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.

Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, air gauges, profilometers, calipers, and laser micrometers.

Make minor machine adjustments and offset corrections.

Perform basic machine setups and preventative maintenance.

Inspect finished parts to ensure quality standards and tight tolerances are met.

Complete inspection and production documentation accurately.

Deburr, grind, and finish aerospace components to specification.

Maintain a safe, clean, and quality-focused work environment.

Apply today and expect a call or text from Ryan with Aerotek! These openings are limited and are expected to fill quickly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Burbank, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61131.20 - $77563.20/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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