Deburring Technician

Job Title: Deburr Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on deburring and finishing sheet metal and other components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will interpret blueprints and technical drawings, use precision measuring tools, and operate powered hand tools and tumblers to remove burrs and polish surfaces to meet exact customer and print specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately interpret shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications to understand work requirements.

• Perform deburring, grinding, sanding, and related finishing operations on sheet metal and other parts.

• Operate grinders and similar powered electric and pneumatic hand tools to remove burrs and blend or polish surfaces.

• Use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and calipers, to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specifications.

• Operate tumblers, including loading and unloading the tumbler hopper as needed.

• Select appropriate methods, tools, and settings to comply with prints and written specifications.

• Maintain high attention to detail while performing repeated tasks to ensure consistent quality.

• Work in compliance with safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrate regular, reliable on-site attendance in alignment with production schedules.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and accurately interpret shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.

• Experience with deburring, grinding, sanding, and other finishing processes in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Skill in operating powered electric and/or pneumatic hand tools, including grinders and sanders.

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to verify part dimensions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repeated tasks with consistent quality.

• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 150 lbs frequently.

• Physical ability to squat, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, turn, grasp, and reach overhead and outward frequently.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 110 hours per day.

• Comfort working in a 5585 degree Fahrenheit work environment.

• Ability to work safely around loud noises and machinery with moving parts while wearing required PPE.

• Reliable on-site attendance during scheduled shift hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication or handling sheet metal components.

• Previous aerospace manufacturing experience is advantageous.

• Prior experience operating tumblers for part finishing is beneficial.

• Familiarity with general production practices in a manufacturing environment.

• Comfort using hand tools and powered tools for extended periods.

• Commitment to following written specifications and quality standards.

• Willingness to wear hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and other appropriate protective clothing as required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports long-term financial and personal well-being. The benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first of the month after 30 days, as well as life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability coverage. A 401(k) plan with company match helps you invest in your future, while paid time off, personal days, and eight paid holidays support a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises and machinery with moving parts. The role operates on a day shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work in temperatures ranging from approximately 55 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and in a fast-paced industrial setting. The position requires regular on-site attendance and the use of personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and other appropriate protective clothing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.