At least 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
67% STARs in role.
Job Title: Deburr Operator
Job Description
The Deburr Operator performs precise manual and mechanical deburring on machined aerospace components to ensure all edges, holes, and surfaces meet stringent blueprint and workmanship requirements. This role inspects in‑process and finished parts using precision measuring tools, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T, and supports quality and safety standards in a clean, climate‑controlled aerospace manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual and mechanical deburring on machined aerospace components to remove burrs, sharp edges, and imperfections while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
- Ensure all edges, holes, and surfaces conform to blueprint, engineering, and workmanship requirements for aerospace applications.
- Inspect in‑process and finished parts using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensional and visual conformance.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T symbols to ensure parts meet customer and aerospace standards.
- Identify nonconforming conditions, document findings accurately, and communicate issues in accordance with established quality procedures and AS9100 requirements.
- Handle, clean, and protect parts carefully throughout deburring and inspection processes to prevent damage, contamination, or defects.
- Follow all safety guidelines, quality procedures, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe and organized work area.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by contributing ideas, following updated processes, and collaborating effectively with team members.
- Maintain consistent attention to detail and visual inspection quality to ensure high levels of product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Essential Skills
- 1–3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Hands-on experience performing inspection and quality control on manufactured parts.
- Proficiency using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges for dimensional inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform thorough visual inspections.
- Experience working within quality assurance or quality inspection processes.
- Understanding of basic quality control principles and documentation practices.
- Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions accurately.
- Strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to quality standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with aerospace components or in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality requirements and related procedures.
- Experience in assembly or production operations in a precision manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication skills to clearly report nonconformances and quality issues.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to learn new processes and techniques.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a clean, climate‑controlled facility that offers a comfortable and professional setting for precision work. The role provides an opportunity to learn about the aerospace industry while building valuable skills in quality and manufacturing. You can benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and join a team that values quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a clean, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility focused on aerospace components. You will work around precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and follow established quality and inspection procedures. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to quality standards, with strong housekeeping expectations to keep workstations orderly and free of contaminants. The setting supports focused, detail-oriented work and collaboration with other production and quality team members.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Erlanger, KY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Erlanger,KY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006061377
