Production Assistant – Deburrer

Location: Burbank, California Company: WET (Design) WET Design creates experiences that stop people in their tracks. From the Fountains of Bellagio to the Dubai Fountain—the world’s largest choreographed fountain—WET has reimagined what water, fire, fog, ice, light, sound, and motion can do together. Our work is equal parts art, engineering, precision manufacturing, and imagination. We design and build one-of-a-kind kinetic water features and immersive environments for some of the world’s most recognizable destinations, brands, developers, governments, and cultural institutions. We are looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Production Assistant – Deburrer to join our Burbank manufacturing team immediately. This is an essential production role for someone who takes pride in precision, works safely, moves with urgency, and understands that the quality of every individual component contributes to an extraordinary finished experience. The Opportunity As a Production Assistant – Deburrer, you will prepare machined components for assembly, finishing, and installation by removing burrs, sharp edges, and machining imperfections. You will also wash and clean parts to ensure they meet WET’s high standards for craftsmanship, functionality, safety, and appearance. This role requires excellent hand and finger dexterity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently with a high volume of parts while maintaining consistent quality. You will support material movement, shop organization, basic equipment care, and other production activities as needed. The right person is reliable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and eager to contribute wherever needed in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do: Deburr machined parts using grinders, polishers, hand tools, and other shop equipmentWash, clean, dry, and prepare finished and in-process parts for the next stage of productionInspect parts for sharp edges, burrs, surface defects, cleanliness, dimensional concerns, and overall qualityHandle parts carefully to prevent scratches, contamination, damage, or loss of traceabilityOrganize, stage, label, and move raw materials, work-in-process material, and finished parts throughout the production shopCut material and fulfill cut orders accurately and on schedule according to drawings, specifications, and production prioritiesExamine and verify cut lengths, angles, and material condition before releasing workMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including material yards, wash areas, equipment, and production stationsMinimize scrap and rework through careful handling, precision, and consistent inspectionTroubleshoot basic production issues and escalate quality, equipment, or safety concerns promptlyPerform equipment start-up, shut-down, routine inspection, lubrication, and basic maintenance at designated critical pointsFollow all WET safety procedures, PPE requirements, quality standards, and workplace policiesSupport other production areas and cross-train on saws, shop equipment, and additional manufacturing processes as assignedWork overtime and weekends as needed to help the team meet critical project schedules and delivery commitments What You Bring: 4+ years of experience deburring parts in a production, machine shop, fabrication, or manufacturing environmentDemonstrated experience using grinders, polishers, hand tools, and related shop equipment safely and effectivelyExperience washing, cleaning, or preparing metal or machined components for assembly, finishing, coating, or shipment is strongly preferredExceptional hand-eye coordination and high finger dexterity for detailed, repetitive, precision-oriented workAbility to identify burrs, rough edges, imperfections, and finish-quality issues with close visual inspectionAbility to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, cut lists, and basic production specificationsStrong attention to detail without sacrificing pace, safety, or qualityA self-motivated work style with the ability to work independently, prioritize work, and follow directionA team-first mindset and willingness to cross-train and assist in other shop areas when production demands require itClear communication skills and the ability to hear and respond to equipment, process alarms, radio communications, and team directionCommitment to maintaining a safe, clean, respectful, and accountable workplace Physical And Schedule Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 50+ poundsAbility to stand and work on your feet for 8+ hours per dayAbility to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements throughout the shiftAbility to safely use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear as applicableForklift certification is preferredAvailability for overtime and weekend work when required to meet production deadlines Why WET At WET, the components you touch become part of experiences seen by millions of people around the world. This is not repetitive production for production’s sake—this is precision craftsmanship supporting landmark, custom-built projects that combine advanced engineering with visual spectacle. If you are a skilled deburrer who values quality, enjoys hands-on work, has outstanding finger dexterity, and wants to contribute to a team that builds the impossible, we need you on the shop floor. Equal Employment Opportunity WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Powered by JazzHR FltLgKxejl