Deflash & Deburr (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Sonfarrel Aerospace; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonfarrel Aerospace is seeking a deburring technician to remove burrs and sharp edges on aerospace parts. You will read work instructions, visually inspect components with calipers, and ensure parts meet dimensional print specifications.

The role requires basic computer skills, safety awareness, and the ability to lift 25 lbs. The position emphasizes maintaining a clean, organized workspace and supporting operations across the production floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2+ years in Manufacturing, Aerospace preferred.
• Basic computer skills; data entry to track production.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove burrs or sharp edges.
• Visually inspect parts using calipers.
• Read computerized work instructions.
• Remove raised particles and shavings.
• Grind or file to smooth edges.
• Hand-sand or pneumatic sanding for difficult deformities.
• Wash and polish parts before inspection.
• Audit and order materials for deburring activities.
• Ensure deburred parts meet tolerances and print specs.
• Measure and document dimensions as required.
• Send first deburr to quality control inspector and adjust per feedback.
• Receive final buy-off from inspector and debur remaining parts.
• Organize parts for next operation and maintain a safe, clean area.
• All other duties as assigned to support operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Lift 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.