Burr Hand - Aerospace Manufacturing (1st or 2nd Shift)

At a Glance Company: B&E Tool Operations (Kinetic Engine Systems) Location: Southwick, MA (On-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $22.50 – $32.50 per hour (based on experience) Shift: 1st Shift or 2nd Shift Available 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM Shift Differential: 25% for 2nd Shift Overtime: As Needed Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ Years) Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Why This Role Exists This role exists to support the production of precision aerospace components that require exceptional surface finishes, edge quality, and blueprint compliance before reaching customers. At B&E Tool Operations, Burr Hands play a critical role in ensuring complex machined components meet aerospace quality standards through detailed finishing, blending, and deburring processes. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Deburr and finish complex aerospace components Remove external and internal burrs using abrasive tooling and hand-finishing equipment Blend surfaces and form radii to blueprint specifications Work with magnification equipment and borescopes to inspect intricate features Read operation sheets, blueprints, and work instructions Verify dimensions and visual requirements using precision measuring tools Complete production and quality documentation Maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements Identify and report quality concerns or discrepancies Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment This position requires a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, particularly when working on complex internal features and aerospace-quality finishes. Equipment & Tools You'll Use You'll work with equipment such as: 10,000 RPM air tools Cutoff wheels Hand-held motorized grinders Abrasive deburring tools Belt sanders Wire brushes Scrapers and files Precision measuring instruments Borescopes with up to 30x magnification Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Titanium Nickel-based aerospace alloys Other aerospace-grade materials What We're Looking For Required 3+ years of complex deburring experience Ability to read blueprints and work instructions Experience using abrasive finishing and deburring equipment Ability to create full radii and blend surfaces to specification Strong attention to detail Basic computer skills Strong communication and organizational skills Mechanical aptitude High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Aerospace manufacturing experience Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 environments Experience working with complex internal features using magnification equipment Why Employees Like Working Here Employees choose B&E Tool Operations because of: Aerospace and defense manufacturing work Stable, long-term production programs Clean and process-driven environment Opportunities to work on highly complex components Competitive pay and benefits Multiple shift options Strong safety culture Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range $22.50 – $32.50 per hour (DOE) Shift Premium 25% Shift Differential for 2nd Shift Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Retirement savings plan with company match Paid time off and holidays Employee Assistance Program Wellness resources Education reimbursement Employee referral program Schedule 1st Shift Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM 2nd Shift Monday–Friday | 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM Overtime: As needed Working Conditions This position operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to: Machine noise Metal chips and sharp edges Cutting fluids and oils Dust, fumes, and mist Forklift traffic and moving equipment Occasional travel between Southwick and Westfield facilities may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr