Deburring Technician-Swing

Job Title: Deburring Technician Swing Shift Job Description

The Deburring Technician plays a key role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment by removing burrs, grinding, sanding, and polishing sheet metal parts to meet precise aerospace and industrial specifications. This position requires careful interpretation of shop blueprints and technical drawings, consistent use of hand and power tools, and a strong commitment to quality and safety on a swing shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Read and accurately interpret shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications to determine required deburring and finishing operations.

• Operate grinders and similar powered electric and pneumatic hand tools to remove burrs, blend surfaces, and polish parts to specified finishes.

• Perform deburring and finishing work on sheet metal components while maintaining acute attention to detail and consistency in repeated tasks.

• Select appropriate methods, tools, and processes to comply with prints and written specifications, ensuring all work meets quality standards.

• Operate tumblers, including loading and unloading the tumbler hopper as needed, to achieve required part finishes.

• Inspect parts during and after deburring to verify dimensional accuracy and surface quality using appropriate measuring tools when required.

• Work safely around machinery with moving parts and adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment.

• Maintain regular on-site attendance and contribute to efficient production flow in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of hazards to support a safe and efficient operation.

• Collaborate with production team members and supervisors to meet daily output and quality goals.

Essential Skills

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

• Experience working with sheet metal components in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Capability to perform repeated tasks with acute attention to detail and consistent quality.

• Comfort operating powered hand tools such as grinders and sanders for deburring and finishing work.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 150 lbs frequently throughout the shift.

• 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 as production needs require.

• Ability to work safely in a 5585 degree Fahrenheit industrial environment with machinery and loud noise.

• Willingness to wear hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and other appropriate protective clothing at all times in production areas.

• Reliable, regular on-site attendance to support production schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

• Experience using powered electric and pneumatic hand tools including grinders and sanders.

• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience is advantageous.

• Familiarity with deburring, grinding, sanding, and polishing processes for metal parts.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with production deadlines.

• Strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to written specifications.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance. Available offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month after 30 days of employment, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and participation in a 401(k) plan with company match. Team members also enjoy paid time off, personal days, and eight paid holidays, creating a supportive environment that values long-term stability and employee well-being.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that may involve exposure to loud noises and machinery with moving parts. The position follows a day shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The workspace typically ranges from 55 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and operates at a fast pace to meet production goals. Team members work on-site, use industrial equipment such as grinders and tumblers, and are required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and other appropriate protective clothing while in production areas.

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.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.