Deflash & Deburr

Sonac (by Darling Ingredients); Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonac (by Darling Ingredients) in Anaheim, CA is seeking a deburr technician to perform deflash and deburr operations, inspect parts with calipers, read work instructions, and maintain a safe, organized work area. The role requires basic computer data entry, lifting up to 25 lbs, and standing for the full shift in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include sanding, polishing, and ensuring parts meet print tolerances, while supporting other operations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2+ years manufacturing experience, aerospace preferred.
• Basic computer skills and data entry for production tracking.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and team player attitude.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand for the full shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove burrs or sharp edges.
• Visually inspect parts using calipers.
• Read computerized work instructions.
• Deburr and smooth parts with sanding/grinding as needed.
• Ensure parts meet tolerances and print specifications.
• Organize parts and support adjacent operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and assist as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Team player

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Summary

Deflash & Deburr is the Finishing method used to remove burrs and sharp edges on parts created by our machines. They are responsible for Maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work area. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Setup and removal of burrs or sharp edges.
• Visual inspection of each part using calipers.
• Read computerized work instructions.
• Remove raised particles and shavings that appear on parts.
• Repetitive filing or use of a grinder to smooth away nicks and fragments.
• Sanding by hand or sanding with a pneumatic hand tool for more troublesome deformities.
• Wash and polish parts prior to submitting for inspection.
• Audit and order materials needed for deburring activities
• Ensure deburred parts are within tolerances and coincide to print specifications.
• Measure and document when required that parts meet dimension requirements.
• Send the first deburr article to quality control inspector.
• Make any necessary adjustments per the inspector.
• Receive final "buy-off" from inspector and debur remaining parts.
• Upon completion of deburring, organize parts and send to next operation.
• Maintain work area safe, organized and clean
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the company's operations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions (written and oral).
• Critical Thinking skills required.

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 plus years previous experience working in Manufacturing (Aerospace preferably).
• Must have basic computer skills, data entry is required to track the production floor.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Team player.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs and stand for the entire shift.

OTHER SKILLS And/or ABILITIES

• Mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
• Excellent work ethic and safety minded.
• Excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Requires working in ambient air temperature.

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour