Deburring Lead 1st shift

Position: Deburring Lead 1st shift - $29.00-$31.00/hr.
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Fullerton, CA, United Statestime type:
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- ** Job Summary
** The Deburring Lead 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.
** Essential Functions and

Job Responsibilities
*** Lead daily deburring operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
* Perform advanced manual and mechanical deburring on complex aerospace fittings using hand tools, pneumatic tools, tumblers, grinders, and specialty equipment.
* Serve as the subject matter expert for deburring techniques, surface finish requirements, edge break specifications, and cosmetic acceptance standards.
* Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, and routing instructions to ensure proper processing and sequencing.
* Verify critical dimensions using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure compliance.
* Provide daily directions, coaching, and technical support to deburring associates.
* Train new hires and cross-train team members on equipment operation, safety, quality standards, and best practices.
* Monitor performance, reinforce standard work, and promote accountability and consistent workmanship.
* Support onboarding, skills development, and certification readiness as applicable.
* Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, ergonomics guidelines, and hazardous material handling procedures.
* Promote a clean, organized, and compliant work environment (5S).
* Identify safety risks and escalate concerns proactively.
* Support incident prevention, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions.
* Ensure proper setup, care, and basic preventive maintenance of deburring tools and equipment.
* 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.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
* Minimum 3–5 years of deburring, finishing, or precision metal manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
* Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor employees in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong proficiency with hand tools, mechanical deburring equipment, and measurement tools.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T basics, work instructions, and quality documentation.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts.
* Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100 preferred).
* Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
* Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.
* Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Ability to stand for extended periods.
* Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
* Repetitive hand motions, fine motor skills, and visual inspection capability required.
* Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, metal dust, and use of PPE.
** Preferred

Skills:

*** Experience with NADCAP, AS9100, or other aerospace quality standards.
* Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).
* Experience with ERP systems for production tracking.
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