About this role
FLSA: Non-exempt
Position: Temp to hire role
Compensation Range: $18.50 - $20.00 p/h
Location: Paramount CA
Schedule:7:00am - 3:30pm (Overtime and weekends as needed due to business needs)
Essential Responsibilities
• Operate production machinery to enhance the surface finish of aerospace parts.
• Select and utilize the appropriate machines based on customer specifications and production requirements.
• Monitor production processes and proactively resolve issues related to materials, equipment, or workflow to minimize downtime.
• Perform daily testing to verify media size and shape.
• Process test specimens and provide samples to customers as required.
• Coordinate projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate production status, recovery timelines, and completion dates with Customer Service.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and submit maintenance requests for repairs when needed.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience required.
• Experience operating production or finishing equipment preferred.
Competencies
• Accountability
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Technical Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Safety Awareness
• Adaptability
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and manual dexterity.
• Good near and distance vision.
• Ability to hear normal workplace conversations and equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
• Manufacturing and shop environment.
• Temperatures may exceed 100°F in certain work areas.
• Exposure to machinery, production equipment, and manufacturing noise.
• Compliance with all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures is required.