Deburr Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Deburr Operator
Job Description

The Deburr Operator performs precise manual and mechanical deburring on machined aerospace components to ensure all edges, holes, and surfaces meet strict blueprint, dimensional, and visual requirements. This role inspects in‑process and finished parts using precision measuring tools, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T, and supports quality and safety standards in a clean, climate-controlled production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanical deburring on machined aerospace components to ensure edges, holes, and surfaces meet blueprint and workmanship requirements.
• Inspect in‑process and finished parts using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensional and visual conformance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure compliance with customer and aerospace standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions in accordance with established quality procedures and AS9100 requirements.
• Handle, clean, and protect parts carefully to prevent damage, contamination, or defects during deburr and inspection processes.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on processes and contributing to team-based problem solving.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and other team members to ensure parts flow smoothly through the deburr and inspection stages.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in quality-related work, inspection, or a similar manufacturing role.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspection and recognize surface defects, burrs, and nonconformances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and basic GD&T.
• Understanding of quality control and quality assurance principles in a production environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Basic production and assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with aerospace components or in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management system requirements.
• Strong communication skills to clearly document and report nonconforming conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in meeting quality and productivity expectations.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports focus, comfort, and consistency throughout your shift. The company offers strong benefits and the opportunity to learn about and grow within the aerospace industry. You will be part of a quality-focused culture that values precision, continuous improvement, and teamwork, giving you a stable environment to develop your skills and advance your career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled production facility focused on aerospace component manufacturing. You will work around precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, as well as deburring equipment and related inspection tools. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and housekeeping standards, with organized workstations and clearly defined procedures. Work is hands-on and detail-oriented, requiring sustained focus on small parts and features while collaborating with production and quality teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Erlanger, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Erlanger,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.