Deburr Operator

Your Mission


As a Deburring Operator 1st Shift (6:00 am - 2:00 pm) you play a vital role in ensuring that our precision-manufactured parts meet the highest quality standards. Your work directly supports our machining and production teams by delivering components that are clean, properly finished, and ready for the next stage of manufacturing.
In this hands-on role, you contribute to smooth operations, support product quality, and help drive efficiency across our production environment. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship make a real difference every day.

How you will make a difference


Deburring & Finishing Operations
• Cleaning, scraping, and deburring metal, plastic, or rubber parts using wire brushes, air turbine grinders, and nylon brushes
• Holding and positioning parts on benches, tables, or machines for finishing
• Polishing, grinding, buffing, and smoothing surfaces using files, abrasive stones, carbide burrs, or powered tools
• Cleaning interior surfaces of holes and hard-to-reach areas
• Changing tools and accessories on powered equipment
• Applying abrasives-including emery cloth and other media-to achieve proper surface finish

Equipment-Based Finishing
• Mounting parts and operating wheelobrators, media blasters, and brush deburring equipment
Inspection & Quality Control
• Inspecting parts for proper finish, cleanliness, and completeness
• Monitoring your own work to meet quality standards and productivity expectations

Safety, Efficiency & Reliability
• Following established safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions
• Keeping tools and equipment in proper working order
• Working efficiently to meet productivity targets and deadlines
• Demonstrating dependability by following instructions and taking responsibility for your work

What you should be good at


Education & Experience
• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of related experience in manufacturing, machining, or finishing operations (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Technical & Mechanical Skills
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and air grinding tools
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Comfort working with deburring tools, finishing equipment, and measurement basics
Mathematical & Reasoning Skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to follow written, oral, and diagrammed instructions
• Ability to handle several concrete variables in standardized situations
Computer Skills
• Basic computer knowledge (e.g., email, simple data entry)
Physical Requirements
• Regular standing, reaching, handling, and talking/hearing
• Frequent walking; occasional sitting
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs
Work Environment
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to vibration
• Moderate noise level

What you can look forward to


Career Stability: With over 130 years of industry leadership, HOERBIGER offers the security of a long-established company with a forward-looking vision.
Financial Stability and Rewarding Compensation: We recognize and value your contributions with competitive salaries and local fringe benefits.
Supportive Teamwork: A positive atmosphere and a collaborative environment, where you'll experience mutual support among colleagues.
Professional and Personal Growth: With a polite and respectful culture, there's often a greater emphasis on personal development and continuous learning.
Recognition and Appreciation: Being part of a polite and appreciative team means that your efforts and achievements are recognized and celebrated.

Who we are


Join our global team of over 7.500 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology, as well as growth markets such as semiconductor, automation, photonics, aerospace and medical. Guided by our core values. Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness - we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 40 countries and 150 locations, you'll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #YouMakeADifference