Athens - Deburr Technician Lead

Accurus Aerospace•Athens, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Deburr Technicians are responsible for removing small imperfections (burrs) from machined metal parts, ensuring compliance with customer and industry specifications for quality. The Deburr Lead performs the regular duties of a deburr technician while also monitoring and motivating a group of employees to achieve department objectives. Under the direction of the Supervisor or Manager, the lead technician communicates strategy, conveys instructions, assigns work priorities, and monitors the quality and productivity of other technicians. Additionally, the lead technician may train other employees and troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the shift.

Requirements

Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications is required
Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment
Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts and operate tools and/or material handling controls
Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices
Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to: Excessive noise (hearing protection required), Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly), Extreme temperatures (occasionally), Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (regularly)
The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required
All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a production/manufacturing role requiring the use of hand tools and material-handling equipment is preferred; recent vocational training in a metal-working or other technical role may be considered in lieu of work experience
Experience using precision measuring instruments including mics and calipers is preferred
Experience using powered electric and/or pneumatic hand tools including grinders or sanders is preferred
Aerospace manufacturing experience is advantageous!

Responsibilities

Selects the type of finish specified per work instruction to determine the amount of metal to be removed, and examines the part for the acceptability of the finish
Operates grinders and similar powered hand tools to remove burrs and blend or polish surfaces to correct minor machining errors; uses carbide burr tools to remove excess material from parts without causing damage to parts
Performs blending of metals, including steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium; possesses the ability to create radius on areas of parts by hand
Performs work in compliance with prints and written specifications; selects appropriate methods and tools to comply with specs
Inspects equipment daily for damage; promptly reports issues to supervision and may enter work orders or communicate with maintenance personnel; inspects and replaces worn belts and grinding wheels; may perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools & equipment used
May operate tumblers; loads & unloads tumbler hopper as needed
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area and ensures others maintain the same
Follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for actions and work product
Complies with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions
Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required