Deburr Technician

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer’s requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Deburr Technician professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will identify and pull correct material identified on a manufacturing order, blend mismatches and break edges per drawing and specification requirements using hand and power tools and deliver finished material to other work areas, and complete detailed work order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Position part (s) on worktable clamps as needed
• Deburr, sand, hand-scrape, mechanical-polish, sand blast and clean parts.
• Utilize production work orders, documents, drawings, and specifications, written or oral instructions to perform tasks necessary to meet production requirements.
• Identify and report defective equipment, materials, and faulty operations to lead/supervisor.
• Maintain written and Visual Manufacturing records.
• Perform first part inspection and in process inspections for conformity to specifications..
• Identify root causes and corrective action for quality problems.
• Mentor and assist in training of other Deburr Technicians
• Maintain equipment and work area on a daily basis in a clean and orderly condition
• Follow prescribed work rules and standard safety regulations at all times.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use basic hand tooling
• Ability to take direction from lead and supervisor to complete assigned tasks
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions and decimals)
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and other inspection gauges
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions noted on blueprints and work instructions
• Ability to identify, organize, estimate and recognize differences or similarities with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to identify hazardous materials and working conditions and apply the proper safety precautions and PPE.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and directly co-workers and supervisory personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.

Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, communicate and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in English through voice, or American Sign Language or adaptive technology.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years’ experience with technical deburr, aerospace drawings, and specifications or equivalent education/experience.

ITAR – US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law.

A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

REQUIRED TRAINING

Within ninety (90) days of starting this position the employee will be required to have successfully completed the following training packages:

• New Hire Orientation
• Deburr Technician Training Package 1

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

EEO and ADA STATEMENT

Skills Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Skills Inc. complies with all relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.

ABOUT SKILLS INC. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have four lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, Technical Services, and Business Solutions, that operate in 4 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 600 people and our social mission is to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community.