Toolroom Precision Grinder & Machining Specialist

Great Western Grinding
  • Huntington Beach, CA
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Your mission

    Precision you can trust—every time. Join us in crafting and restoring aerospace components where the margin for error is zero. We’re seeking a master machinist–grinder who owns the work: accept the task, grasp the requirements, and execute with confidence and minimal supervision.

    Impact you’ll make

    • Transform blueprints and work instructions into exact setups and completed parts.
    • Blend manual skill and CNC know-how to machine and grind to stringent tolerances.
    • Diagnose issues fast—then adjust tooling, processes, and programs to hit spec.
    • Validate results using precision measurement, hand metrology, and advanced gauges.
    • Deliver in a non-production, aerospace/repair setting where quality leads.

    What sets you apart

    • 10+ years dedicated to precision machining and grinding.
    • Clear communication and technical comprehension in English.
    • U.S. citizenship is required for certain assignments.
    • Strength in manual machining paired with CNC programming capability.
    • Deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and the criticality of flight hardware.

    Bonus points

    • Aviation machine shop experience (non-production).
    • Comfort moving across varied manual and CNC machines.
    • Preference for consistent weekly hours and steady routines.
    • Military aviation background.
    • Experience within an FAA repair station.

    The shop floor toolkit

    • Turning Lathe, Manual Lathe, Vertical Lathe
    • Surface Grinder, Manual Grinder, CNC Grinder, ID Grinder Machine, OD/ID Grinding Machine, Jig Grinder
    • Manual Vertical Mill, Boring Mill
    • CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
    • Universal Machining Center (3–4 axis)
    • Horizontal Machining Center (3–4 axis)
    • Measurement Gauges

    Where you’ll be

    Huntington Beach, CA. Candidates should already reside within a reasonable commuting distance; relocation is not offered.

    How we work

    This is a high-accountability environment for professionals who take initiative. If you relish independence, rigorous standards, and the responsibility that comes with critical aerospace work, you’ll feel right at home.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHuntington Beach, CA

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Boringunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Grindingunmatched
    • Horizontal Machiningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metrologyunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched

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