Burr Bench Operator 1st or 2nd Shift

JOB SUMMARY: The Burr Bench Operator is responsible for removing burrs, sharp edges, foreign material, and other surface imperfections from aerospace components using hand tools and bench equipment. This role is essential to ensuring dimensional accuracy, part cleanliness, and high-quality finishes that meet strict aerospace standards. A successful Burr Bench Operator takes extreme pride in their work, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a commitment to producing defect-free work. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform deburring, polishing, chamfering, and surface finishing operations on machined aerospace components using hand tools, abrasive pads, rotary tools, and bench equipment.
• Visually inspect parts under magnification to identify burrs, scratches, and other nonconformities.
• Maintain strict adherence to part specifications, engineering drawings, routers, and work instructions.
• Use precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and bore gauges.
• Confirm part conformity to dimensional, surface finish, and cosmetic standards, documenting results when required.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming product and participate in root cause discussions when needed.
• Maintain clean workstations, manage tool care, and follow 5S practices. Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean processes.
• Follow all company and regulatory safety requirements, including PPE usage and ergonomic practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• One – three years of experience in deburring, finishing, or similar manual precision work (manufacturing environment preferred).
• HS Diploma or equivalent and demonstrated math skills for shop calculations.
• Familiarity with aerospace components or other high-precision metal parts.
• Strong visual acuity and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Demonstrated proficiency using hand finishing tools.
• Basic computer skills for work order tracking and quality records.
• Commitment to safety, communication, and team.

Preferred:

• Previous aerospace or AS9100 manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with close-tolerance materials such as nickel alloys, titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, or aluminum.
• Knowledge of quality control practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primary duties will be on the shop floor, working in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods of time while performing fine manual work.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity in both hands.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted, stand, squat, bend, twist, and reach often.
• Exposure to various temperatures, noise and vibration from power equipment, dust, and fumes.

BENEFITS

 At Collective Manufacturing, we understand how important your benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings plan with competitive matches, and other developmental opportunities. 

Collective Manufacturing Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.