Job Title: Machine Operator

Duration: Temp To Hire

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Position Summary:

The Belt Grinder Operator plays a critical role in the post-machining finishing process, ensuring aerospace-grade components meet strict surface finish and dimensional requirements. This position involves operating conventional belt grinding equipment to deburr, polish, and finish high-precision metal parts manufactured to tight tolerances. The adecuado candidate has experience working in a high-specification environment where quality, traceability, and attention to detail are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:
- Operate manual belt grinding machines to perform surface finishing, edge deburring, radius blending, and cosmetic polishing on raw materials.
- Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and aerospace specifications (e.g., AS9100 or customer-specific requirements).
- Perform precise hand-finishing tasks on complex geometries and critical surfaces, including tight radii, bores, and edges.
- Select proper abrasive belts, wheels,



and tools based on material type (e.g., titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum) and desired surface finish (Ra/RMS).
- Perform in-process inspection using calibrated measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface roughness testers.
- Collaborate with quality inspectors, foreman, and production supervisor to ensure part compliance and address surface finish concerns.
- Document work performed and ensure all processes are traceable according to aerospace quality standards.
- Maintain clean work area, properly handle high-value parts, and adhere to all safety, ESD, FOD, and quality protocols.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a precision machining environment.
- Proven experience with manual belt grinding, surface finishing, or polishing of close-tolerance aerospace parts.

Skill

📌 Machine Operator (Santa Fe)
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