Grinding Machine Operator

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Our client is a well-established grinding shop in Burbank, CA seeking a detail-oriented Grinding Machine Operator to join their outstanding team. In this role, you’ll set up, operate, and maintain both manual and CNC grinding machines, read blueprints and travelers, hold tight tolerances, and perform in-process inspections to ensure production runs safely, accurately, and on schedule. If you have a strong work ethic, are trustworthy, and take pride in your craft, we’d love to hear from you. The client proudly serves a variety of industries including Government & Defense, Commercial, Space, and Medical.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate CNC and manual grinding machines to blueprint and traveler specs.
• Read/interpret engineering drawings, shop orders, and route sheets to determine setup, tooling, and sequence of operations.
• Follow travelers to achieve required dimensions, finishes, and tolerances.
• Position tooling/workpieces, adjust controls, and verify dimensions using fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Document and perform in-process inspections for quality assurance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Represent the company with professionalism and assist with other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment operating CNC and/or manual grinders (or) a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T symbols.
• Comfort with basic math (fractions/decimals) and standard measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, collets).
• Basic understanding of electronics/programmable controllers or eagerness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, safety focus, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing/walking; frequent use of hands to handle tools/controls; reaching with arms.
• Frequent talking/hearing; ability to push 5–40 lb boxes on a trolley/cart; occasional lifting.
• Visual acuity for close/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Safety glasses required while in the facility.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Competitive hourly pay up to $66k with steady hours.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with experienced machinists.
• Safe, clean, team-oriented environment.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163743

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Kimmerly Moore

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