Deburr Technician I

PacAero; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Deburr Technician I to join our Wenatchee, WA team. You will read blueprints, operate deburring tools, and ensure parts meet surface finish and edge-break specifications.

Flexibility with shifts is required, and you will collaborate with operators, supervisors, and teammates to maintain high quality and safety standards in a demanding, high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Read basic blueprints and identify surface finish and edge breaks.
• Use a wide range of deburring tools to prepare parts.
• Log and track completed parts and maintain efficiency.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Read blueprints

Microscope operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deburring tools

Microscope

Job description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Deburr Technician to join our team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Deburr Technician to join our team! A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

Deburr Technician I is responsible for performing tasks on a variety of components and materials to ensure they meet required specifications for surface finish and edge breaks. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with team members, operators, and supervisors to identify and address part defect or handling issues. The technician must be able to read basic blueprints, use a wide range of deburring tools, and work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards Deburr technician II.

Deburr Technician I Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Basic blueprint reading and identifying surface finish and edge breaks requirement.
• Identify part handling defects and elevate appropriately.
• Communicate with operators and give feedback.
• Capable of using a wide range of deburr tools.
• Capable of identifying burrs on a range of different materials.
• Log and track completed parts.
• Maintain high efficiency.
• Adhere to industry best practices, safety protocols, and company standards.
• Identifying and escalating any operational issues to lead or supervisor.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, We Strive To Create An Inclusive And Supportive Work Environment, And Our Benefits Package Is a Reflection Of This Commitment. Our Benefit Offerings Include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests. Employees will also accrue sick time per WA state regulations.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Able to sit and use a microscope for extended periods of time.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Flexibility to work overtime or after hours when necessary.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify process improvements.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Advise management of policy violations.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Work Environment

• Noise: The machine shop can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Safety hazards: Deburr Technicians can be exposed to inherent risks from powerful, high-speed equipment, including moving parts and sharp tools. Safety protocols are critical to prevent injuries.
• Contaminants: The work involves exposure to airborne particles like metal dust, coolant mist, and chemical fumes, necessitating adequate ventilation and protective measures to minimize health risks when on the shop floor.
• Protective gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for safety. This includes safety glasses and hearing protection on the shop floor.
• Shift work: Must be flexible to work any of the following shifts: M-Th 5am-3:30pm, M-Th 3:15pm-1:45am, Fri-Sun 5am-6pm, and Fri-Sun 5pm-6am.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Deburr Technicians spend long hours sitting in a chair using a microscope.
• Lifting: The job can require lifting and moving heavy parts or raw materials. Some roles may involve moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds when on the shop floor.
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills, steady hands and good hand-eye coordination are necessary.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks, such as loading and unloading workpieces, deburring parts, inspecting parts, are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Must have excellent close-up vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors to accurately read blueprints, inspect finished products, and use measuring instruments.
• Stamina: Physical stamina is required for the duration of a shift to perform all duties of the job.

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Salary Description

$20-$23/hr