Hone & Lap Machinist
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Job Description
Job Description
Hone & Lap Machinist
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type: Contract through December 2027
Job OverviewWoodward is seeking experienced Hone & Lap Machinists to perform precision machining and finishing operations on components requiring tight dimensional tolerances and high-quality surface finishes.
Key Responsibilities- Set up and operate manual and horizontal honing and lapping machines.
- Set up mandrels and select appropriate honing stones and lapping compounds.
- Perform precision finishing operations to meet specified dimensions and surface finish requirements.
- Inspect finished components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Maintain quality standards and follow established safety procedures.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on machining setup experience.
- Experience with manual and horizontal honing and lapping is essential.
- Knowledge of mandrel setup, honing stone types, and lapping compounds.
- Ability to work with tight tolerances.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, or tool-and-die environments is preferred.
- Level 2 (3+ years): $34–$43/hour
- Level 3 (5+ years): $37.64–$45.95/hour
- Up to $51.24/hour may be considered for candidates with approximately 15 years of experience.
- Second Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM (3 openings; $1.50/hour shift differential).
- Third Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM (2 openings; $1.75/hour shift differential).
All new hires train on first shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, for the first three weeks without the shift differential. Overtime is regularly available at time and a half.
Hiring EventOpen Day: Friday, October 23, 2026
Candidates should be prepared to discuss their hands-on setup experience and the tolerances they have worked with.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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