Deburr

Cox Machine•Wichita, KS

23h

About The Position

The Deburr position sets up and operates power tools, hand tools, and standard deburring equipment to remove nicks, scratches, rough edges, and sharp edges from parts. The role requires careful judgment to achieve acceptable cosmetic appearance without over-burring and to keep parts within drawing tolerances and specification limits. The employee interprets work orders and special instructions, uses basic blueprint and customer engineering documentation skills, and performs repetitive work while maintaining productivity and quality. The position also involves recognizing non-conforming or potentially salvageable parts, confirming technical information with engineering, supervisory, or inspection personnel, and communicating with supervisors and coworkers across shifts. The employee maintains a neat work area and tools in good working order, identifies process improvements, follows safety and environmental requirements, completes required training, and performs other duties as assigned. The work requires standing or sitting for most of the shift, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to recognize acceptable cosmetic appearance and avoid over-burring.
Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer engineering documentation.
Basic skill in using inspection tools.
Ability to maintain parts within drawing tolerances and specification limits.
Ability to solve problems with parts while keeping them within specification limits.
Ability to stay on task during repetitive work and maintain an acceptable level of productivity.
Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment, maintain a positive attitude, and offer helpful suggestions.
Reliable attendance in line with company policy.
Ability to sit or stand for the majority of the shift and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to follow safety requirements and complete required training.

Nice To Haves

Previous deburring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate power tools, hand tools, and standard deburring equipment to remove nicks, scratches, rough edges, and sharp edges from parts.
Review work orders and special instructions when deburring difficult or close-tolerance jobs.
Read and interpret blueprints and customer engineering documentation at a basic level.
Perform repetitive work while staying on task and maintaining productivity and schedule.
Suggest manufacturing and process improvements, including ways to reduce costs.
Communicate with supervisors and fellow employees across shifts and maintain positive working relationships.
Inform the supervisor of perishable needs.
Recognize non-conforming parts and determine whether damaged parts may still be within tolerance and salvageable.
Confirm technical information with engineering, supervisory, or inspection personnel.
Dispose of scrap and waste in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations; separate materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
Keep the work area neat and clean and keep tools lubricated and in good working order.
Use inspection tools and maintain parts according to drawing tolerances and specification limits.
Follow safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Complete required training classes by their scheduled deadlines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.