What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machined Component Finishing Technician (Deburring) position at Force America Hydraulics?
We’re looking for a hands-on finisher who turns rough machined blocks into customer-ready components. If you thrive on precision, pace, and teamwork, you’ll fit right in.
Why this role matters- Deburring ensures reliability and safety in downstream assembly and field performance.
- Your craftsmanship directly impacts quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Remove internal and external burrs and debris per work instructions using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
- Meet or exceed standards for quality, output, efficiency, and customer specifications.
- Coordinate on rush orders, document quality issues, and ensure accurate inventory records.
- Champion safe work habits; recommend improvements to safety practices.
- Keep your station clean and organized to support flow and inspection.
- Enter and validate all required transactions in the ERP system to maintain accuracy.
- Contribute as a reliable teammate and assist with other tasks as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 year of related experience preferred; manufacturing background is a plus.
- Proficiency with common hand and power tools.
- Ability to prioritize with a strong sense of urgency to meet customer expectations.
- Sharp attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
1864 Nagle Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Work Environment (verbatim)**Work Environment: **The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Distribution and Valve: There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises.
- There are potential of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air and exposure to chemicals.
- Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work. Air power tools, electric drill, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, a variety of hand tools, and electric cords.
**Physical Requirements: **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances.
- Must be able to lift objects from floor to waist level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level.
- Strong hand-eye coordination.
- Standing or Sitting for up to 8 hours at a time.
- Reaching – extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned above.
- Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms.
- Pulling – using arms in such a way as pulling of tools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job.
- Manual dexterity – picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily.
- Feeling – being able to determine objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips.