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Precision Deburr & Surface Finishing Technician

Howmet Aerospace (Winsted, CT)
Winsted, CT Other
POSTED ON 11/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026
Join Howmet Aerospace as a Precision Deburr & Surface Finishing Technician

Advance your manufacturing career with a leader in aerospace. Help us deliver flight‑critical components that meet exacting standards.

A day in this role

You’ll start your shift reviewing travelers and blueprints, setting up your work area, and confirming measuring tools are calibrated. From there, you’ll move through hands‑on finishing tasks to ensure every part meets spec before it heads to the next operation.

Core responsibilities
  • Remove burrs from machined surfaces using automated equipment and hand tools
  • Create consistent edge breaks and radii on components
  • Buff oxidation from parts prior to welding
  • Flush and smooth welds using hand tools or machinery
  • Apply serial and part numbers via hand tools or dot‑peen marking equipment
  • Clean components using water flow, power washers, and ultrasonic equipment
  • Conduct first‑piece inspections to validate conformance
  • Support production needs in other areas as required
What you bring
  • Blending and hands‑on finishing experience
  • Proficiency with deburring
  • Blueprint reading capability
  • Foundational/basic math skills
  • Comfort interpreting charts
  • Ability to create edge breaks or radiuses on parts
  • Ability to read drawings
  • Experience performing first‑piece inspections
  • Skill with common hand tools
  • Familiarity with measuring tools
  • Burr removal expertise
  • Ability to interpret schematics
  • Comfort working with tables
Tools and technologies you’ll handle
  • Hand tools
  • Power washers
  • Ultrasonic equipment
  • Water Flow
  • Dot‑peen

Ready to grow with a world‑class aerospace manufacturer? Apply today to be considered for the Deburring/Finish Machine Operator opportunity at Howmet Aerospace.

Salary : $18 - $22

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