Deburring Specialist at XLI Manufacturing LLC – Rochester, New York

The Deburring Specialist is responsible for removing burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections from machined, punched, laser-cut, or fabricated metal parts to ensure parts meet quality, safety, and customer specifications. This role plays a critical part in final part quality, downstream assembly, and overall production flow.

• Remove burrs, sharp edges, slag, and surface defects from metal parts using hand tools, power tools, and/or deburring equipment
  
• Read and interpret work orders, prints, and quality requirements
  
• Inspect parts visually and with basic measuring tools to ensure conformance to specifications
  
• Perform secondary finishing operations such as sanding, grinding, polishing, brushing, or tumbling
  
• Maintain consistent quality and finish standards across parts
  
• Identify and communicate quality issues, defects, or recurring problems to supervisors or quality personnel
  
• Handle parts safely to prevent damage or injury
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and safety standards
  
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and efficiency
  
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production needs
  

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
  
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hand tool experience
  
• Ability to read basic blueprints and follow work instructions
  
• Strong attention to detail and quality
  
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as required
  
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
  

• Experience deburring machined, laser-cut, punched, or fabricated metal parts
  
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges
  
• Experience working with aluminum, steel, stainless steel, or other metals
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
  

• Attention to detail and consistency
  
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Time management and ability to meet production deadlines
  
• Commitment to safety and quality
  

• Manufacturing shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery
  
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment
  
• PPE required as necessary