Lead Debur Tech

Job Title: Lead Deburr Technician

Job Description

The Lead Deburr Technician performs precise deburring, edge-breaking, and surface finishing on complex machined parts while providing hands-on leadership to other deburr technicians. This role uses a variety of tools and inspection equipment to ensure parts meet engineering specifications and quality standards, maintains accurate records and workflow, and collaborates closely with production teams to resolve surface finish and burr-related issues in a clean, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough deburring, edge-breaking, and surface finishing on complex machined parts to meet quality and cosmetic standards.
• Use hand tools, rotary tools, files, stones, scrapers, and a range of abrasives to remove burrs, sharp edges, and machining marks.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to ensure all parts meet dimensional and surface finish specifications.
• Inspect components visually and dimensionally using calipers, micrometers, magnifiers, comparators, and height gauges to verify conformance.
• Supervise and train other deburr technicians, demonstrating proper deburring techniques and best practices to maintain consistent quality.
• Organize workflow in the deburr area to meet production schedules and maintain accurate records in alignment with company and customer requirements.
• Work closely with machinists, inspectors, and production leads to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve surface finish and burr-related issues.
• Follow and promote safety protocols, cleanliness standards, and ESD/FOD prevention practices to maintain a safe and orderly work area.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience performing deburring, edge-breaking, and surface finishing on complex machined parts.
• Strong proficiency using hand tools, rotary tools, files, stones, scrapers, and abrasives for precision deburring work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and detailed work instructions.
• Hands-on experience inspecting parts using calipers, micrometers, magnifiers, comparators, and height gauges.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain organized workflow and accurate production and quality records.
• Knowledge and application of safety protocols, cleanliness standards, and ESD/FOD prevention practices.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with machinists, inspectors, and production leads.
• Ability to supervise and train other technicians in proper deburring techniques and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with grinding and other finishing processes.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on high-quality surface finishes and dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable, direct placement position with a comprehensive benefits package that supports both health and financial well-being. You receive a monthly contribution toward your chosen health insurance plan, access to a retirement plan with company matching, and paid sick time. The vacation program starts with 40 hours in the first two years and increases to 80 hours after two full years of employment, supporting work-life balance and time away from work. In addition, quarterly and year-end bonus opportunities recognize strong performance and contribution to the company’s success.

Work Environment

You will work in a new, modern machine shop environment on a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to ESD/FOD prevention practices, supporting high-quality manufacturing and a well-organized workspace. The location is conveniently situated near multiple lunch options and a mall, making breaks and errands easy to manage during the workday.

This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

The pay range for this position is $58420.00 - $64000.00/yr.

Direct Placement$375 a Month towards chosen health insurance plan401l with 4% Company Match40 Hours sick Time40 hours vacation first 2 years, 80 hours vacation after 2 full years of employmentQuarter and year-end bonus opportunities

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

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

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.