Deburrer (Aerospace Defense Manufacturing)

Job Title: Deburrer Job Description
This role focuses on removing rough edges, burrs, and imperfections from machined parts used in aerospace, defense, medical, and commercial applications. You work with metal, plastic, and other materials after the manufacturing process to ensure parts meet quality standards and are ready for use or further assembly.
Responsibilities Deburr a variety of machined parts according to instructions and shop planning.
Package and unpackage parts carefully to prevent damage and maintain part integrity.
Stamp or mark parts as required for identification and traceability.
Perform saw-cut operations as directed by supervision.
Follow all related Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and work instructions.
Use hand tools to perform deburring, grinding, polishing, sanding, and general production tasks.
Assist with assembly and other general labor tasks within the machine shop as needed.
Inspect own work when directed, using basic measuring tools to verify accuracy and quality.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle parts with care.
Essential Skills Preferred experience using hand tools in deburring, grinding, polishing, sanding, assembly, or general labor within a machine shop, production, or construction environment.
Ability to comprehend and follow shop planning and written work instructions.
Basic understanding of proper use of preservative oils (preferred).
Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training.
Ability to communicate in English to follow instructions and coordinate with the team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in an aerospace or precision machine shop environment is a plus.
Comfort working on parts that may be used in military, commercial, and medical applications.
Attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
Reliability, flexibility, and openness to working overtime when needed.
Strong manual dexterity and ability to work with small or intricate parts.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that offers a clear path to long-term employment and career growth. You benefit from constant training and skill development in a modern manufacturing environment, gaining experience with parts used in advanced aerospace, defense, medical, and commercial applications. You work in a high-tech aerospace machine shop equipped with over 50 CNC machines, producing precision parts used in jet fighters, missiles, commercial airplanes, helicopters, satellites, race cars, medical equipment, water pumps, and other advanced systems. Some parts are used for military purposes, so candidates should be comfortable supporting this type of production. The role is on 1st shift, typically from 6:30 a.m. with one hour of overtime after the shift and additional overtime as needed. The environment is a busy manufacturing floor where safety, quality, and adherence to procedures are critical. Steel-toed shoes are required, and you can expect to work around machinery, hand tools, measuring equipment, and production materials in a structured, process-driven setting.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
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Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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