Deburring Specialist

Description

Job Summary

The Deburring Specialist is responsible for removing burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections from machined, punched, laser-cut, or fabricated metal parts to ensure parts meet quality, safety, and customer specifications. This role plays a critical part in final part quality, downstream assembly, and overall production flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, slag, and surface defects from metal parts using hand tools, power tools, and/or deburring equipment
   
• Read and interpret work orders, prints, and quality requirements
   
• Inspect parts visually and with basic measuring tools to ensure conformance to specifications
   
• Perform secondary finishing operations such as sanding, grinding, polishing, brushing, or tumbling
   
• Maintain consistent quality and finish standards across parts
   
• Identify and communicate quality issues, defects, or recurring problems to supervisors or quality personnel
   
• Handle parts safely to prevent damage or injury
   
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and safety standards
   
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
   
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and efficiency
   
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs
   

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
   
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
   
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hand tool experience
   
• Ability to read basic blueprints and follow work instructions
   
• Strong attention to detail and quality
   
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as required
   
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deburring machined, laser-cut, punched, or fabricated metal parts
   
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges
   
• Experience working with aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or other metals
   
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
   

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail and consistency
   
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
   
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
   
• Time management and ability to meet production deadlines
   
• Commitment to safety and quality
   

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery
   
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment
   
• PPE required as necessary