Grinding Operator

Country

United States of America

State / County

Ohio

City

Cleveland

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Cleveland

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

23523

Job Description

Grinding Operator (Entry‑Level Manufacturing)

About the Role

We are seeking a Grinding Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this entry‑level role, you will be responsible for cleaning, deburring, grinding, and polishing forged metal parts to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. This is a hands‑on position ideal for candidates interested in manufacturing, metalworking, or skilled trades.

What You'll Do

• Clean, deburr, polish, and grind forged metal parts using hand‑held power tools
• Operate buffing and grinding wheels to smooth edges and surfaces
• Inspect parts for quality, surface finish, and defects
• Follow written and verbal work instructions, safety rules, and quality standards
• Handle and move parts or containers weighing up to 25 lbs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Entry‑level experience welcome (manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus but not required)
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and work orders
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, percentages)
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Regular use of hands and fingers for handling parts and tools
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms
• Ability to sit, with occasional standing and walking
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Close vision and color vision required

Why Join Us

• Entry‑level opportunity with on‑the‑job training
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement
• Supportive team‑focused workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.