DEBURR TECHNICIAN

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world-class quality and on-time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota—Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming—and one in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Summary:

Finish, grind, sand, polish, inspect, clean/wash, and package parts and components using hand tools, hand-held power tools, and power equipment.

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Review order, router, job traveler, inspection instructions, to determine sequencing of work-piece surfacing, finishing, and/or cleaning and packaging operations.
• Mark and/or tag defects including burrs, cracks, and splits for repair.
• Inspect, measure, and mark work pieces prior to surface finishing operations, if applicable.
• Select abrasive material, tools, and equipment according to materials, sizes and shape of work pieces, amount of surface to be removed, specified finish, and sequence of operation, if applicable.
• Grind, sand, polish, and clean work pieces to remove burrs, correct defects, or to prepare surfaces for further finishing using hand tools, power tools, and power equipment.
• Move tool and equipment controls to adjust, start, or stop during surface finishing and cleaning, if applicable.
• Perform work-piece in-process inspection, if applicable. Make adjustments as necessary.
• Load and unload work-pieces into commercial washer and tumbler.
• Using company provided computer/software, processes job order data and completes required forms.
• Performs inventory material handling including retrieving, moving and storage of material, tooling, and work-pieces.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment and maintains 5 “S” standards. Complies with safety rules including PPE and OSHA standards.
• Participates in Lean initiatives eliminating wastes including overproduction, defects, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion, packaging, and over-processing.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use and operate hand, power tools, and equipment including sanding, grinding, polishing, and cleaning.
• Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language.
• Knowledge of math including arithmetic.
• Ability to perform visual work-piece inspection.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Cooperative attitude, shares critical information, and remains professional in difficult situations.
• Self-directed; ability to work independently.
• This position may require use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms
• Regulations (ITAR). All employees must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• At least 1 year of experience in a deburr role in manufacturing