Deburr & Finishing Lead

South Bay Solutions•Fremont, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deburr & Finishing Lead is responsible for supervising daily finishing and detailing activities to ensure machined components meet established quality, cosmetic, and delivery requirements. This role leads a team of finishing technicians, coordinates production priorities, maintains workflow efficiency, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in precision manufacturing, deburring, polishing, and cosmetic finishing operations. They possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in manufacturing finishing, deburring, polishing, detailing, or precision manufacturing environments.
Minimum 1 year of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building capabilities.
Knowledge of deburring, polishing, blending, detailing, and surface finishing techniques.
Understanding of manufacturing workflow, quality standards, and production scheduling.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing documentation, drawings, and work instructions.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to stand and move throughout the work shift.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity required for precision finishing and inspection tasks.
Comfortable working in manufacturing environments with machinery, tools, and industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in machine shops, aerospace, medical, defense, or precision machining environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assign daily work assignments and monitor team performance to ensure completion of production objectives.
Train, mentor, and support Finishing Technicians on finishing techniques, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching and performance feedback to support employee development and operational excellence.
Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices.
Inspect completed components to verify compliance with customer specifications, workmanship standards, and cosmetic requirements.
Identify nonconformances and implement corrective actions to maintain product quality.
Ensure consistency in finishing, polishing, deburring, and detailing processes across all production activities.
Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process performance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and enhancing productivity.
Prioritize finishing activities based on production schedules, customer commitments, and operational requirements.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Shipping, and Manufacturing departments to support on-time delivery objectives.
Monitor workflow status and adjust priorities to maximize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.
Ensure production documentation, travelers, and work instructions are properly followed.
Support departmental productivity goals and schedule adherence.
Oversee proper use, maintenance, and care of finishing equipment, hand tools, polishing systems, and related resources.
Monitor inventory levels of finishing supplies, abrasives, consumables, and cleaning materials.
Coordinate replenishment of materials to prevent interruptions to production.
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations and storage areas utilizing 5S principles.
Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, cleaning agents, and finishing materials.
Maintain a safe, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
Ensure team compliance with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and corrective action activities.