Machining - Metal Worker 1st shift
About this role
Job Summary
We’re looking for a Metal Worker to support the repair, fabrication, and finishing of aerospace components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to shape, smooth, clean, and prepare metal parts to meet quality and production requirements.
Work That Matters
At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.
Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform metalworking tasks such as grinding, sanding, blending, deburring, polishing, and surface preparation
- Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to repair or prepare aerospace components
- Read and follow work instructions, job routers, specifications, and safety procedures
- Inspect parts during the repair process to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met
- Handle parts carefully to prevent damage and maintain proper part identification
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Support production goals by working efficiently and communicating issues to leads or supervisors
- Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, metalworking, machining, grinding, finishing, or a similar hands-on production role preferred
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment safely
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production environment
- Willingness to learn aerospace repair processes and follow quality standards
- Basic computer or data entry skills preferred
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in aerospace, aviation, automotive, industrial repair, or precision manufacturing
- Experience with grinding, blending, polishing, deburring, or part finishing
- Familiarity with blueprints, specifications, routers, or inspection requirements
- Forklift, crane, or other shop equipment experience, if applicable
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in a manufacturing/shop-floor environment
- Regular use of PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and other required safety equipment
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm movements
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials as required by the role
- May be exposed to noise, dust, heat, chemicals, moving equipment, and other standard manufacturing conditions
- Must be able to follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times
Company at a glance
Chromalloy Corporation is the parent company of Chromalloy. Chromalloy provides the airline industry with a broad range of aftermarket services and ranks as the leading independent supplier of advanced repairs for jet engine parts. Chromalloy operates around the world and around the clock, providing airlines with timely, cost-effective, and proven repairs for turbine airfoils and other critical engine parts – repairs that extend the life of the parts and drive down engine maintenance costs. Chromalloy also serves the industrial and gas turbine market, as well as the military market. For additional information, visit www.chromalloy.com.
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