Polish & Deburr Technician

Pro-Dex, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Dex, Inc. in Irvine, California is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join their team. This temporary position will start with the intention to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities include washing, deburring, polishing, and steam cleaning parts while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess manual dexterity, be able to interpret work instructions, and ensure that all parts meet the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for inspecting and identifying surface defects or flaws.
• Able to interpret drawings and work instructions.
• Must be able to use all equipment and tools involved in the process.

Responsibilities

• Washing, deburring, polishing, and steam cleaning parts.
• Ensuring all parts are defect free and meet visual appearance standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret drawings

Manual dexterity

Education

No specific formal education required

Tools

Pedestal grinders

Twister Lathe

Die Grinder

Steam Cleaning Machine

Job description

This position begins as a temporary assignment with the intent to convert to a regular full‑time employee after approximately 90 days, based on performance, attendance, and business needs.

JOB SUMMARY

Must be available to work over 40 hours per week, including weekends, to meet increased workloads or deadlines as needed. Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to ensure the daily output goals.

Responsible for washing, deburring, polishing, and steam cleaning parts. Adhere to all safety, health, rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by management. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

JOB DUTIES

• Follows work instructions for specified parts.
• Cleans parts before deburring or polishing.
• Deburr/Polish parts to remove burrs, sharp edges, and surface defects.
• Identify and report surface flaws, burrs or dimensional inaccuracies to Lead or management.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition.
• Completes and maintains paperwork with good documentation practices.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EQUIPMENT

• Pedestal grinders
• Twister Lathe
• Die Grinder
• Steam Cleaning Machine
• (PPE) safety glasses, hearing protection, masks and gloves
• Blueprints
• ISO Documents (medical Device)
• Instructions/ Regulations

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Attention to detail is essential for inspecting and identifying surface defects or flaws. Able to interpret drawings and work instructions. Must be able to use all equipment and tools involved in the process of parts or be trained.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure all parts are defect free and meet visual appearance standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and “audit-ready” work area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

No specific formal education is required.

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

Ability to work effectively with others, to achieve production goals and maintain quality standards. Ability to complete clear and accurate production records, labor entries, and quality data documents.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to notice when a process is likely to go wrong before the defect happens.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Comprehension of the English language necessary.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive work. Manual dexterity is necessary to use polishing/deburring tools.

EEO

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.