Deburr Technician - Aerospace

This role requires ITAR (International Traffic In Arms Regulations) compliance. Qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15): an individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or status as a "protected person."

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.
• Performs blending of metals, including steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium; creates 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year 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 reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications is required.
• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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 safety footwear is required.

Benefits

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment.