Deburr Tech

Hypertherm; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Five days/year paid Community Service

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Kent, WA is seeking a detail-oriented Deburr Technician to ensure precision-machined components meet finish requirements. This hands-on role involves manual and machine-assisted deburring, cleaning, and finishing using drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.

You will inspect parts, verify identity and quantities, protect critical features, and escalate issues when needed, while supporting production flow, cleaning machines and work areas, maintaining tools,

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read basic drawings, work instructions, finish requirements, tolerances.
• Experience with deburring methods and safe use of hand/power tools and finishing equipment.
• Ability to recognize conditions affecting dimensional accuracy while protecting critical dimensions.
• Ability to use measuring/inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, pin/thread gauges).

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and machine-assisted deburring, cleaning, and finishing of precision parts.
• Inspect completed work, verify part identity and quantities, protect critical features.
• Escalate issues when necessary and communicate safety, quality or production concerns.
• Support production flow by cleaning machines and work areas and maintaining tools/equipment.
• Participate in first-piece or process checks and follow work instructions.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Deburring methods

Measuring / inspection tools

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Measurement equipment

Job description

Deburr Technician - OMAX Machine ShopHypertherm’s OMAX Waterjet team in Kent, WA is seeking a detail oriented Deburr Technician to ensure precision-machined components meet established quality and finish requirements. This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who takes pride in detailed work, follows established processes, and contributes to a safe, clean, and efficient machine-shop environment.In this role, you will perform manual and machine-assisted deburring, cleaning, and finishing of precision-machined components using drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. You will inspect completed work, verify part identity and quantities, protect critical part features, and recognize when an issue should be stopped or escalated. You will also support production flow by cleaning machines and work areas, maintaining tools and equipment, participating in first-piece or process checks, and communicating safety, quality, or production concerns.Required Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience:18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalentAbility to read and interpret basic drawings, work instructions, finish requirements, edge-break requirements, and tolerancesWorking knowledge of deburring methods and the ability to safely use appropriate hand tools, power tools, abrasives, fixtures, and finishing equipmentAbility to recognize conditions that could affect dimensional accuracy or surface quality while protecting critical dimensions, threads, and finished surfaceAbility to use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment, which may include calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, or comparison standardsStrong attention to detail with the ability to identify routine process issues and work safely while meeting quality, productivity, and delivery expectationsPreferred experience that sets you apart:Previous experience in manufacturing, a machine shop, metal finishing, inspection, or a related production environmentCNC machine-shop experience, including exposure to precision-machined componentsExperience deburring a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and brassHands-on experience with deburring and finishing tools such as files, scrapers, abrasive pads, rotary tools, grinders, belt sanders, deburring wheels, tumblers, or part-washing equipmentFamiliarity with blueprint reading, surface-finishing requirements, and precision measurement toolsExperience in a lean manufacturing environmentExperience with manufacturing production or ERP systemsLocation: Kent, WAAdditional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:Collaborative, 100% employee-owned cultureN o-layoff philosophy, lasting almost 60 yearsProfit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)Five days/year paid Community Service TimeStrong commitment to Environmental StewardshipSponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment . If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.$18.50-$30.83 HourlyThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.