Hand Finisher II

Who is Zenix Aerospace?

Zenix Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace and space industries, providing structural airframe and engine components to major fuel-efficient commercial narrowbody platforms. Based in Ketema, El Cajon, CA, Zenix Aerospace is a critical supplier with a global presence in eight strategic locations.

Who is Zenix Aerospace Ketema?

Zenix Aerospace Ketema specializes in producing complex fabrications and machined components from titanium and nickel alloys for aircraft and turbine engine builders, as well as precision products for space, marine, and ground-based applications.

What Does the Job Involve?

The Hand Finisher II is responsible for setting up and operating various hand tools to trim, blend, deburr, and finish manufactured objects, materials, or parts in an aerospace manufacturing environment. They ensure final products meet blueprint specifications and/or required tolerances.

What Will My Responsibilities Include?

• Sets up and operates hand tools to specified tolerances.
• Trims, blends, deburrs, and finishes manufactured objects, materials, or parts.
• Loads and adjusts product onto equipment or worktable.
• Utilizes abrasive materials, air tools, and/or hand tools.
• Blends specified area to create smooth appearance.
• Washes, cleans, and/or polishes product to remove remaining grindings, dust, oil, and coolant.
• Inspects their own quality of work performed.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when existing non-conformities are discovered in work received from prior functions.
• Identifies errors in documentation as well as quality-related characteristics of the manufactured product.
• Observes and inspects product to ensure blueprint specifications and tolerances are met.
• Assists in maintaining deburring equipment.

Key Skills

• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or templates.
• Ability to understand process sketches, drawings, and appropriate selection of abrasives to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Knowledge of machines and hand tools.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate objects and control machines and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Vocational training a plus.
• 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Zenix Aerospace?

Joining Zenix Aerospace means a rewarding career with a collaborative team and a competitive compensation package including a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package, wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.