Deburr Technician

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a full-time manual labor role to support production by removing burrs, polishing surfaces, and preparing machined components for finishing.

You will deburr, inspect parts with a profilometer, operate deburr and finishing equipment, and keep materials moving through the post-production workflow. A high school diploma and 1 year of factory experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of professional experience in a factory or production environment.
• Experience with deburr using manual and automated equipment.
• Experience in a machine shop and basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Deburrs and processes machined components after machining operations.
• Chases machine-cut threads to size when necessary.
• Polishes tight-tolerance surface finishes and inspects them using a profilometer.
• Washes parts after the deburr process and performs citric passivation when required.
• Assists with material inventory and preparation for machining processes.
• Operates mass-finishing barrel tumblers using established recipes for specific parts and materials.
• Meets productivity expectations and production goals.
• Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.
• Keeps products moving through the production process and alerts management to delays.
• Contributes ideas for ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Deburr experience

Machine shop experience

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Profilometers

Borescopes

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

In this role, you support production by removing burrs, polishing surfaces, and preparing machined components for finishing. You contribute to product quality by inspecting parts, operating deburr and finishing equipment, and keeping materials moving efficiently through the post‑production workflow.

Responsibilities

• Deburrs and processes machined components after machining operations.
• Chases machine-cut threads to size when necessary.
• Polishes tight‑tolerance surface finishes and inspects them using a profilometer.
• Washes parts after the deburr process and performs citric passivation when required.
• Assists with material inventory and preparation for machining processes.
• Operates mass‑finishing barrel tumblers using established recipes for specific parts and materials.
• Meets productivity expectations and production goals.
• Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.
• Keeps products moving through the production process and alerts management to any delays.
• Contributes ideas for ongoing process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in a factory or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of deburr experience using manual and automated equipment.
• Experience working in a machine shop.
• Experience with basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of computer numerical control (CNC) machining.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes.

Physical Requirements

• Operates machinery from a standing position.
• Constantly positions self to operate machinery in various configurations.
• Constantly visually inspects parts.
• Occasionally lifts and moves up to 30 pounds. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.