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Precision Finishing Technician — Metal Deburring
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A Grinder or Sharpener operates grinding machinery used to sharpen metal tools and blades.
$45,532 / year median in Oregon
+1% projected growth
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Precision Finishing Technician — Metal Deburring StenTech USA Hillsboro, OR Job Details $20 - $27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Finished product defect inspection Maintaining an organized workspace Blueprint specification interpretation Sanding tools High school diploma or GED Manufacturing standard operating procedures Grinding tools Production in-process inspection Continuous improvement Quality assurance standard operating procedures Data collection Clean workspace maintenance Safety standard operating procedures Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Production documentation Machine finishing Entry level Under 1 year Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Precision Finishing Technician — Hillsboro, OR (Onsite) At StenTech, quality is crafted by hand. Step onto our Hillsboro shop floor and you'll join the final stage of the journey for precision‑machined metal parts—where sharp edges are softened, surfaces are perfected, and every detail matters. A Day in This Role Your shift begins with a review of travelers, routings, and engineering drawings. You'll select the right combination of hand tools, sanders, grinders, and other finishing equipment, then methodically remove burrs, break edges, and refine surfaces to the specified finish. Parts are washed and staged per the traveler routing, inspected to print, and documented in our shop floor data collection system. Throughout the day, you'll follow our QMS procedures and safety practices, support continuous improvement, and keep your work area organized and safe. What You'll Do Execute deburring and finishing operations on precision‑machined metal components to hit quality and throughput targets. Choose appropriate tools and techniques to achieve the required edge breaks and surface finishes. Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, process sheets, routings, and travelers. Inspect completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and finishes. Troubleshoot and correct deburring/finishing issues; escalate production concerns when needed. Prepare, wash, and stage parts according to traveler routing. Accurately complete production records and shop floor data collection. Comply with QMS requirements, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines. Contribute to continuous improvement and assist other production areas as required. Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe; perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring High school diploma and 3-6 months of related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Hands‑on background deburring and finishing precision‑machined parts. Confidence using hand tools, sanders, grinders, and related deburring equipment. Ability to read blueprints, drawings, routings, and travelers. Exceptional attention to detail to verify parts meet spec and finish criteria. Problem‑solving mindset to identify and correct finishing issues. Reliable team player who follows procedures (QMS) and safety practices and adapts to changing priorities. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Company-paid and voluntary life insurance Short-term and long-term disability benefits Employee assistance program (EAP) Additional voluntary benefits Benefit eligibility and coverage are subject to applicable plan terms and company policies. Why StenTech Join a team that takes pride in craftsmanship, teamwork, and doing things the right way. If you love hands‑on work and turning good parts into great ones, we want to meet you. : https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/4448942/StenTech-Inc/Deburr-Technician
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs