Belt Grinder Operator

The Belt Grinder Operator plays a critical role in the post-machining finishing process, ensuring aerospace-grade components meet strict surface finish and dimensional requirements. This position involves operating conventional belt grinding equipment to deburr, polish, and finish high-precision metal parts manufactured to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate has experience working in a high-specification environment where quality, traceability, and attention to detail are paramount. Responsibilities: Operate manual belt grinding machines to perform surface finishing, edge deburring, radius blending, and cosmetic polishing on raw materials. Follow blending, and cosmetic polishing on raw materials. Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings and aerospace specifications. Perform precise hand-finishing tasks on complex geometries and critical surfaces, including tight raddi, bores, and edges. Select proper abrasive belt, wheels, and tools based on material type (e.g., titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum) and desired surface finish (Ra/RMS). Perform in-process inspections using calibrated measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and surface roughness testers. Collaborate with quality inspectors, foreman, and production supervisor to ensure part compliance and address surface finish concerns. Requirements: 2+ years of experience in a precision machining environment. Proven experience with manual belt grinding, surface finishing, or polishing of close tolerance aerospace parts. Familiar with AS9100 environments is a strong plus.