Material Prep/Deburr

Curtiss-Wright•Shelby, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Prep/Deburr role supports manufacturing and assembly operations by performing a broad range of material preparation activities. The position is based in Shelby, North Carolina, and is on the second shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The stated pay range is $20–$26 per hour; the employer notes that the range is a general guideline and that qualifications, experience, position scope, and market and business considerations may affect an offer. The role prepares and stages components, hardware, and tooling for production and assembly; maintains grit blast and plating equipment setups; and programs the oven for post-plate bake-out. It also involves cleaning, masking, plating, demasking, and identifying parts according to quality and manufacturing procedures, plating parts to blueprint using manual methods, completing related paperwork, and helping troubleshoot basic plating issues. The employee must keep the work area organized and clean, handle hazardous waste properly, and maintain a safe workspace. Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial automation applications. The division describes its solutions as helping improve customer reliability, efficiency, and performance while reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient designs and technology. The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening. Benefits vary by country and location.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to interpret work orders, parts lists, detailed instructions, procedures, and related documentation.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials consistent with job requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and stage components, hardware, and tooling for production and assembly operations.
  • Maintain setups of grit blast and plating equipment.
  • Program the oven for post-plate bake-out.
  • Keep the work area organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Handle hazardous waste properly.
  • Clean, mask, plate, demask, and identify parts according to quality and manufacturing procedures.
  • Plate a variety of parts to blueprint using manual methods.
  • Complete paperwork associated with plating work.
  • Assist with troubleshooting basic plating problems.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Profit sharing
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Referral program
  • Competitive pay
  • Recognition
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Inclusive and supportive culture
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