Deburr Technician

Job Description

The Company

Aero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEM's such as Pratt& Whitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together.

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting the manufacture of aerospace gears, gearboxes, and associated hardware by following and executing all written instructions related to the non-automated deburring, as well as standard edge breaks, specifically dimensioned edge breaks and polishing.

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform precise deburring
• Read, understand and follow process instructions
• Inspect work efficiently
• Identify visually non-conforming product and report to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and organized work station
• Operate with a sense of urgency while always focusing on safety
• Communicate effectively with management and employees
• Excellent attitude and teamwork

Experience and Education

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in an OEM aerospace deburring
• Reasonable mechanical aptitude
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certificate from vocational school or college program is a plus

Competencies and Skills

• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to safely use high speed hand deburring tools
• Skilled with basic hand deburring tools
• Ability to work with magnification and enhanced lighting instruments
• Ability to utilize basic inspection tools including thread and cylindrical go, no-go and calipers
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Results-driven
• Very basic computer literacy

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

A reasonable amount of overtime is expected based on production needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance program
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Uniform stipend and safety equipment reimbursement
• Workers' compensation coverage
• Employee-focused culture with opportunities for growth and development

Benefits eligibility and coverage are subject to plan terms and employment status.