Material Prep/Deburr

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Shelby, NC
•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Prep/Deburr role performs a broad range of material preparation activities in support of manufacturing and assembly operations at Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division in Shelby, North Carolina. The position is on the second shift, from 2 PM to 10 PM, and the listed salary range is $20–$26 per hour. The range is a general guideline; qualifications, relevant 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 an oven for post-plate bake-out. It cleans, masks, plates, demasks, and identifies parts according to quality and manufacturing procedures, plates parts to blueprint using manual methods, completes associated paperwork, and assists with troubleshooting basic plating problems. The position also requires maintaining an organized, clean, and hazard-free work area and handling hazardous waste properly. Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial automation applications.

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 in accordance with quality and manufacturing procedures.
  • Plate a variety of parts to blueprint using manual methods.
  • Complete all associated paperwork.
  • 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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