Deburr Technician

About the role

RAM Aerospace has been powering flight and space exploration since 1975, delivering precision solenoids, valves, actuators, LVDTs, and RVDTs for commercial, defense, and space applications. As a Deburr Technician, you are the artisan of the machine shop, providing the critical final touches that make parts flight-ready. In aerospace, a single microscopic metal fragment (burr) left on a part can cause a valve to fail in space. You will use microscopes, precision hand tools, and abrasive blasters to meticulously remove sharp edges and achieve flawless surface finishes. This is a highly tactile, hands-on role that requires a perfectionist’s eye and incredibly steady hands.

Responsibilities

• Precision Micro-Deburring: Utilize a microscope to meticulously remove microscopic burrs and metal fragments using fine hand tools including knives, scrapers, files, and motorized Dremel tools (ball cutters, reamers, and Cratex abrasives).
• Surface Treatment & Blasting: Operate grit blasters using aluminum oxide media to remove burrs or uniformly coat parts. Operate speed lathes, tumble parts in vibrating hones, and use lapping paper or buffing wheels to meet strict surface finish requirements.
• Specialized Assembly & Testing: Occasionally operate an injection machine using molten zinc to securely fuse two parts together. Pressure-test finished parts using oil, air, or nitrogen to ensure perfect seal integrity.
• Quality & Measurement: Act as your own inspector using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, comparators, gauges) to verify that machined and deburred parts meet exact blueprint specifications and tolerances.
• Cleaning & Part Preservation: Wash parts in mechanical washers and safely apply chemicals, including mold releases, rust preventatives, CitraSafe, denatured alcohol, and 4USoap, to clean and preserve the metal.
• Documentation & Compliance: Closely follow all written instructions, including traveler operations, deburr sheets, and direct guidance from your supervisor, to maintain strict aerospace traceability.

Requirements

• Legal: Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• ITAR: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required. Previous experience in deburring, metal finishing, jewelry making, auto-body detailing, or high-precision assembly is highly preferred but not required for candidates with excellent manual dexterity.
• Technical Skills: Ability to learn or currently possess the ability to read engineering blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.
• Attention to Detail: A profound level of patience and focus. Must be comfortable performing highly repetitive, detail-oriented work while looking through a microscope for extended periods.
• Safety Mindset: Ability to safely operate tools with moving parts, high pressures, and high speeds, as well as safely handle industrial cleaning agents and molten metals.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing microscope work, and stand for extended periods while operating grit blasters or machinery. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20-50 lbs safely. Must possess exceptional manual dexterity, handling and fingering small tools and parts constantly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Benefits: Additional protection and peace of mind when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Generous time off to relax, travel, and spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Parental Leave: Time to bond with your new addition and transition smoothly back to work.
• 401(K) Retirement Account: Plan for your future with our 401(K) retirement account, complete with an employer match.
• Tuition Assistance: Invest in your education and future growth with our tuition assistance program.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Balance your work and personal life with a flexible work schedule.

RAM Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes former military and law enforcement applicants.