Deburr Technician, 1st shift

Accurus Aerospace•Kent, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Deburr Technicians remove small imperfections (burrs) from machined metal parts and follow customer and industry specifications to ensure part quality. The role selects the finish specified in work instructions, examines parts for finish acceptability, and uses grinders and other powered hand tools to remove burrs and blend or polish surfaces. Work includes blending steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium and creating radii by hand, while following prints, written specifications, and applicable manufacturing processes. The technician checks equipment for damage, reports issues, replaces worn belts and grinding wheels, and may perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs. The role may also involve operating tumblers and loading or unloading their hoppers. The technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area, following safety procedures, and attending work on-site regularly. This is a safety-sensitive role in a manufacturing shop environment and requires ITAR compliance; qualified candidates must meet the U.S. Person definition stated in the posting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation is determined by relevant experience, skills, and certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
Meet the stated U.S. Person definition for ITAR compliance: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person.
Ability to regularly stand and walk throughout the facility and stand for long periods.
Ability to lift, carry short distances, and push or pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or lifting or material-handling equipment.
Ability to occasionally reach overhead and reach out or down, and occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
Ability to frequently use hands or fingers to manually inspect parts and operate tools or material-handling controls.
Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices.
Ability to work in a manufacturing shop with excessive noise, dust, smoke, mist, fumes or vapors, occasional extreme temperatures, and regularly used hazardous equipment.
Use of required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear.
Regular on-site attendance at the workplace.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a production or manufacturing role requiring hand tools and material-handling equipment; recent vocational training in metalworking or another technical role may be considered instead.
Experience using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers.
Experience using powered electric and/or pneumatic hand tools, including grinders or sanders.
Aerospace manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Select the finish specified by work instructions and determine the amount of metal to remove; examine parts for finish acceptability.
Use grinders and similar powered hand tools to remove burrs and blend or polish surfaces to correct minor machining errors.
Use carbide burr tools to remove excess material without damaging parts.
Blend steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium, including creating radii by hand.
Follow prints and written specifications and select appropriate methods and tools to meet specifications.
Inspect equipment daily for damage and promptly report issues to supervision; enter work orders or communicate with maintenance personnel as needed.
Inspect and replace worn belts and grinding wheels, and perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment as needed.
Operate tumblers and load or unload tumbler hoppers as needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and ensure others maintain the same.
Follow directions, accept responsibility for actions and work product, and comply with manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions.
Follow safety guidelines, identify job hazards, and collaborate with leadership to minimize hazards and protect employee safety.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Maintain regular on-site attendance.