Grinder
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Assembly, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
$3000 Sign-on Bonus
Full-time
Location:
San Fernando Vallely, CA
Starting on 1st shift (5:30 am- 6 am or earlier if OT needed) for training, differential applied when moved to 2nd shift - Second Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM
-10:30 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 3:00 PM for extended overtime) and/or extend end time. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.
$27.38/hourly to $35.35/hourly
$35.16/hourly to $45.28/hourly
$40.10/hourly to $50.18/hourly
- Second Shift Hours are Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM
-10:30 PM. Overtime may adjust start time (e.g., 3:00 PM for extended overtime) and/or extend end time. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required. - All second shift openings are eligible for $2 shift differential
-To be clear
- candidates hired for second shift will begin their training on first shift. It is rare for someone to be trained directly on second shift as we typically don’t have trainers available during that time – unless there’s a unique situation where someone is available to train them on second shift. - Please assume that all second shift hires will be start on first shift for training – they will not receive the differential during this training period.
- First shift typically starts between 5:30am – 6am, and if there is any OT needed, they are expected to come in earlier.
HLG does outside grinding on parts so we are looking for someone who has outside (OD) grinding background
. If they have OD experience, they will either have done cylindrical or centerless grinding.
MUST HAVE – OD Grinding
. Cylindrical is highly preferred
. Most OD grinders will have centerless so we will train them in cylindrical. Grinding parts on Centers.
From Hiring Manager
-For precision grinding, it’s also helpful to note we run a number of manual OD grinders as well CNC’s. Studer S33, S11, and S20 (manual) are very popular machines so that experience would immediately translate.
The Grinder Precision I operates precision grinding machines to produce parts according to established blueprint and engineering specifications.
Essential Functions:- Performs basic outside diameter (OD) and surface grinding operations using manual or basic CNC cylindrical OD grinders that are already set up
- Uses micrometers and similar gages to verify results for thickness and diameter
- Basic understanding of GD&T. Able to review work instructions and reference blueprints as needed to verify requirements
- Uses basic collets, chucks, and v-blocks that have been specified and configured for use by a level two or level three associate or other subject matter expert
- Able to understand measurements and offset arithmetic within 0.0001"
- Completes all required inspection and in process verification paperwork to ensure traceability of results
- Observes condition of tooling and escalates any out of family conditions for review by level two or level three associate, supervisor, or other subject matter expert
- Operates equipment, pauses jobs as needed and escalates concerns to ensure safety and first-time quality
- Documents and applies feedback from level two and three associates to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency related requirements
- Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
- Experience
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Experience in a machine shop or similar work environment preferred but not required - Knowledge
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Computation and analysis comprehension in support of GD&T requirements and basic gaging practices required - Skills/Abilities
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Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in an adjacent environment (work, school, or other) strongly desired - Education/Certification
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High School Diploma or equivalent - Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
The Grinder Precision II operates precision grinding machines to produce parts according to established blueprint and engineering specifications.
Essential Functions:- Able to perform basic setup, daily…
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