Deburring Lead

Salary Range: $29.00-31.00/hr + incentive bonuses

Shift: 1^st shift

Position Overview:

The Deburring Lead, 1^st
shift, serves as the technical expert and first-line leader for the department,
supporting continuous improvement, quality compliance (AS9100),
workplace safety, and workforce development. This role is responsible for
ensuring that all deburred parts meet strict aerospace quality standards,
safety requirements, and production schedules while providing hands-on
leadership, training, and technical guidance to deburring associates.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead daily deburring operations to ensure production targets,
quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.

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Perform advanced manual and mechanical deburring on complex
aerospace fittings using hand tools, pneumatic tools, tumblers, grinders, and
specialty equipment.

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Serve as the subject matter expert for deburring techniques,
surface finish requirements, edge break specifications, and cosmetic acceptance
standards.

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Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, and routing
instructions to ensure proper processing and sequencing.

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Verify critical dimensions using calipers, micrometers, and
gauges to ensure compliance.

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Provide daily directions, coaching, and technical support to
deburring associates.

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Train new hires and cross-train team members on equipment
operation, safety, quality standards, and best practices.

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Monitor performance, reinforce standard work, and promote
accountability and consistent workmanship.

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Support onboarding, skills development, and certification
readiness as applicable.

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Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, ergonomics
guidelines, and hazardous material handling procedures.

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Promote a clean, organized, and compliant work environment (5S).

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Identify safety risks and escalate concerns proactively.

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Support incident prevention, near-miss reporting, and corrective
actions.

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Ensure proper setup, care, and basic preventive maintenance of
deburring tools and equipment.

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Coordinate with Maintenance and Supervisors for equipment
repairs, tooling needs, and downtime mitigation.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve
throughput, ergonomics, quality, and waste reduction.

Basic
Qualifications:

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High school diploma or GED required.

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Minimum 3'5 years of deburring,
finishing, or precision metal manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace
or regulated manufacturing.

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Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor
employees in a manufacturing environment.

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Strong proficiency with hand tools,
mechanical deburring equipment, and measurement tools.

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Ability to read and interpret
blueprints, GD&T basics, work instructions, and quality documentation.

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Strong attention to detail and
commitment to producing high-quality parts.

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Knowledge of aerospace quality
standards (AS9100 preferred).

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Strong problem-solving, communication,
and organizational skills.

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Ability to prioritize work in a
fast-paced production environment.

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Basic computer skills for documentation
and reporting.

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Employees must be legally authorized to
work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Preferred
Qualifications:

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Technical training.

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Experience with NADCAP, AS9100, or
other aerospace quality standards.

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Forklift certification (or willingness
to obtain).

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Experience with ERP systems for
production tracking.

Physical Requirements:

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Ability to stand for extended periods.

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Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

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Repetitive hand motions, fine motor
skills, and visual inspection capability required.

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Ability to work in a manufacturing
environment with noise, metal dust, and use of PPE.