Deburring Technician

Aerotek; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Deburring Technician / Metal Finisher for our Decatur, AL aerospace shop. You will perform manual deburring, grinding, sanding, polishing, and finishing of CNC-machined parts to meet strict cosmetic and dimensional standards.

The role emphasizes hand‑on work with aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and other metals, ensuring tight tolerances and aerospace finishes. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with manual deburring of CNC-machined metal parts in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Proficiency in grinding, sanding, polishing, buffing, blending, and other metal finishing techniques.
• Ability to perform edge breaking, chamfering, radiusing, and surface finishing on precision components.
• Experience working with machined parts made from aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and similar metals.
• Skill using hand tools and power tools such as die grinders, pneumatic grinders, rotary tools, Dremel tools, carbide burrs, hand files, needle files, Scotch-Brite, flap wheels, abrasive wheels, belt sanders, and orbital sanders.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions, including basic understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Strong visual inspection skills to identify surface imperfections, cosmetic defects, and nonconformances.
• Capability to work to tight tolerances and maintain consistent surface finishes on aerospace components.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and CNC machine shop focused on aerospace and precision machining.

Responsibilities

• Deburr CNC-machined aerospace components by removing burrs, sharp edges, excess material, machining marks, and surface imperfections.
• Grind, sand, polish, blend, buff, and finish precision metal components to achieve specified surface finishes and cosmetic standards.
• Perform edge breaking, chamfering, radiusing, and other surface finishing operations while maintaining tight tolerances.
• Work carefully around critical dimensions, holes, threads, features, and machined surfaces to avoid damage or dimensional changes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and basic GD&T to understand part requirements and finishing specifications.
• Perform detailed visual inspection of finished components to verify quality, surface finish, and cosmetic appearance.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers to verify parts remain within specification after finishing.
• Maintain required surface finish and cosmetic requirements for aerospace components.
• Work with aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and other machined metals as applicable.
• Support CNC machining and quality departments by delivering accurately finished components ready for inspection or assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation, including proper handling and storage of tools and materials.

Skills

Manual deburring

Metal finishing

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Hand & power tool use

Tools

Die grinders

Pneumatic grinders

Rotary tools

Dremel tools

Carbide burrs

Hand files

Needle files

Scotch-Brite

Flap wheels

Abrasive wheels

Belt sanders

Orbital sanders

Job description

Job Title: Deburring Technician / Metal Finisher Job Description

This role involves working in a precision aerospace machine shop to remove burrs, sharp edges, machining marks, and surface imperfections from CNC‑machined components while maintaining tight tolerances and high‑quality aerospace finishes. You will perform hands‑on manual deburring, grinding, sanding, polishing, blending, and finishing of precision metal parts, ensuring that all components meet strict dimensional, cosmetic, and surface finish requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deburr CNC‑machined aerospace components by removing burrs, sharp edges, excess material, machining marks, and surface imperfections.
• Grind, sand, polish, blend, buff, and finish precision metal components to achieve specified surface finishes and cosmetic standards.
• Perform edge breaking, chamfering, radiusing, and other surface finishing operations while maintaining tight tolerances.
• Work carefully around critical dimensions, holes, threads, features, and machined surfaces to avoid damage or dimensional changes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and basic GD&T to understand part requirements and finishing specifications.
• Perform detailed visual inspection of finished components to verify quality, surface finish, and cosmetic appearance.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers to verify parts remain within specification after finishing.
• Maintain required surface finish and cosmetic requirements for aerospace components.
• Work with aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and other machined metals as applicable.
• Support CNC machining and quality departments by delivering accurately finished components ready for inspection or assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation, including proper handling and storage of tools and materials.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience with manual deburring of CNC‑machined metal parts in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Proficiency in grinding, sanding, polishing, buffing, blending, and other metal finishing techniques.
• Ability to perform edge breaking, chamfering, radiusing, and surface finishing on precision components.
• Experience working with machined parts made from aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and similar metals.
• Skill using hand tools and power tools such as die grinders, pneumatic grinders, rotary tools, Dremel tools, carbide burrs, hand files, needle files, Scotch‑Brite, flap wheels, abrasive wheels, belt sanders, and orbital sanders.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions, including basic understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Strong visual inspection skills to identify surface imperfections, cosmetic defects, and nonconformances.
• Capability to work to tight tolerances and maintain consistent surface finishes on aerospace components.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and CNC machine shop focused on aerospace and precision machining.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in aerospace manufacturing, precision machining, or similar high‑precision industries.
• Experience as a deburring technician, metal finisher, finishing technician, or aerospace finisher.
• Familiarity with quality inspection practices for machined parts and finished components.
• Understanding of surface finish requirements and cosmetic standards for aerospace or high‑precision parts.
• Ability to collaborate with CNC machining and quality teams to resolve finishing or dimensional issues.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality, cosmetically clean parts.

Why Work Here?

You will join a precision‑focused aerospace environment where craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality are highly valued. The workplace emphasizes collaboration between machining, finishing, and quality teams, giving you the opportunity to work on complex, high‑precision components and continuously refine your finishing skills. You can expect a professional setting that values consistency, reliability, and pride in producing parts that meet demanding aerospace standards.

Work Environment

The role is based in a precision aerospace CNC machine shop and manufacturing environment. You will work around CNC machines, metal finishing equipment, and a variety of hand and power tools, including die grinders, pneumatic grinders, rotary tools, Dremel tools, carbide burrs, hand files, needle files, Scotch‑Brite products, flap wheels, abrasive wheels, belt sanders, and orbital sanders. The work involves handling aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, and other machined metals, focusing on tight tolerances and high‑quality surface finishes. The environment is hands‑on and production‑oriented, with an expectation of maintaining a clean and organized workstation and following shop safety practices and standard manufacturing attire appropriate for a machine shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.