
Grinder I
Fullerton, CATemporary$19/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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PDS Defense seeks a Grinder I in Fullerton, California, for a six-month assignment. The role conditions parts by removing defects and sharp edges, smoothing and polishing surfaces, and replacing worn abrasives. The posting lists a pay rate of $19 per hour and says benefits vary by contract and temporary assignment.
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Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Grinder I Fullerton, CA Posted: 9/8/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
225363
Job Category:
Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
6 months
Shift:
1
Positions Available:
3
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Grinder l, in Fullerton, CA. Job ID#225363
Pay Rate $19 hr.
Job Description:
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Utilizing a large swing grinder and/or small hand grinder will condition parts for defect removal. Grinds and soothes surfaces of parts, prior to finishing operations by performing the following duties
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Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects
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Removal of defects and/or sharp edges
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Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder
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Starts grinder and moves it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs
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Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface
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Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts
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Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures.
Skill/Knowledge:
- High school diploma or equivalent and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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