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Grinder I

PDS Defense

Fullerton, CATemporary$19/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19/hr
Location
Fullerton, CA
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Grinder OperationSurface Defect RemovalAbrasive SelectionSurface Polishing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent6+ Months Related Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

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:

  • 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

  • Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects

  • Removal of defects and/or sharp edges

  • Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder

  • Starts grinder and moves it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs

  • Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface

  • Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts

  • 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

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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:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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