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Entry Level Grinder Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Production Associate

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and learn. What kinds of things will you ... sanders, grinders, drills, and taps Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and smoothness, make ...

Production Associate

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and learn. What kinds of things will you ... sanders, grinders, drills, and taps * Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and smoothness, make ...

Production Associate

Clackamas, OR

$15.75 - $20/hr

This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and learn. What kinds of things will you ... sanders, grinders, drills, and taps Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and smoothness, make ...

Perform basic machine maintenance and tool grinding/sharpening * Create and maintain setup ... While this is not an entry-level operator position, training and team support are provided to help ...

Production Associate

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and learn. What kinds of things will you ... sanders, grinders, drills, and taps * Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and smoothness, make ...

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How much do entry level grinder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level grinder in Portland, OR is $20.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $21.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Grinder vs Machinist?

AspectEntry Level GrinderMachinist
Required CertificationsBasic CNC or manual grinding certificationsOften requires additional machining certifications
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, machine shopsFactories, machine shops, production facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesOperate grinding machines to shape partsSet up, operate, and program various machine tools
Industry UsageCommon entry point in manufacturingBroader roles including machining and fabrication

While both roles involve working with machine tools in manufacturing settings, Entry Level Grinders focus primarily on operating grinding machines, whereas Machinists have broader responsibilities including setting up and programming various machines. Entry Level Grinder positions are ideal for those starting in manufacturing, with a focus on precision grinding, while Machinists often require more advanced skills and certifications for diverse machining tasks.

Infographic showing various Entry Level Grinder job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,906 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Production Associate

Astronics

Clackamas, OR • On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Astronics rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 159 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications.

The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications. We are looking for Production Associate to join our team on day shift, 7am-3:30pmMonday-Friday.

This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and learn. What kinds of things will you be doing. Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and/or production procedures to form a complete unit Performing set-ups required on production equipment and machinery Fitting and installing heli-coils, pins, bearings, screws, washers, and other parts Hand cleaning, sanding to remove burrs, trimming, tapping, straightening, and bonding using a variety of machinery to alter shape Degreasing parts using a washer Loading and unloading parts in vibratory, trims die casting products, using arbor presses, crank punch presses Operate micrometers, dial and digital calipers, dial indicators, veneer and thread gages, go/no-go pins,hand held sanders, grinders, drills, and taps Visually inspect surfaces for flaws and smoothness, make adjustments accordingly Wrap, pack, and label product for final shipment How do you know you are a good fit.

You have a high school diploma or equivalent, not required You may have experience working in power tool and equipment operation Ability and willingness to obtain a forklift license You are comfortable working with hand tools You feel confident you can lift up to 30lbs during your workday, some roles less You can read and interpret directions provided to youverbally, via diagram or as a schedule You can perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division You are not afraid to use a computer to enter, access or retrieve information Willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check Employment Eligibility Requirements: This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employees authorization to access such items under applicable law

The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background anddrug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests: Astronics PECOis committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Peco.humanresources@astronics.com or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Astronics-PECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. .


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