**Job Title: Grinder Operator** **Job Description** The role involves identifying surface defects on forged parts through meticulous surface inspection and using powered hand grinders, cutting burrs, polishers, and cut-off wheels to remove these defects. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of forged parts by removing flash extensions and blending removed cracks to prevent void spaces. Keeping the work area clean and safe is paramount, as is working safely and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. As a team member, you will communicate effectively and uphold compliance with all company procedures and safety requirements. **Responsibilities** + Identify surface defects on forged parts via surface inspection. + Remove surface defects using powered hand grinders, cutting burrs, polishers, and cut-off wheels. + Use calipers and tape measures effectively. + Remove flash extension while maintaining the integrity of the forged part. + Blend removed cracks to prevent void spaces. + Maintain a clean and safe work area. + Work safely and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. + Participate as a team member under One Team, One Direction. + Maintain compliance with company procedures and safety requirements. + Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor that are reasonable. **Essential Skills** + Experience with grinder, grinding, and polishing. + Knowledge of deburring in the manufacturing industry. + Ability to operate hand grinders in a manufacturing environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + High school diploma or equivalent. + Strong communication skills and ability to read/follow directions in English. **Why Work Here?** This is a contract-to-hire position in the manufacturing industry, offering opportunities for growth and stability. **Work Environment** The work environment is manufacturing-based, requiring comfort in dirty and dusty conditions. The position is initially on the first shift from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm, with potential for an earlier start at 4:00 am and flexibility for a second shift in the future. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fontana, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Fontana,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.