Aerospace Finishing Lead

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Finishing Lead for our Dallas, Oregon location. The Finishing Lead is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting Deburr/Finishing Technicians working on precision-machined aerospace components. This role ensures all finishing operations including deburring, blending, edge-breaking, sanding, tumbling, lapping, cleaning, and hardware preparation are performed to aerospace quality standards and customer specifications. The Lead provides day-to-day leadership, technical training, workflow coordination, and hands-on support to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and process discipline across all shifts. This is a working-lead position requiring proficiency with powered hand tools, knowledge of aerospace finishing methods, and strong capability in team development. This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship. Requirements Job Responsibilities: Provide daily leadership to all Finishing/Deburr Technicians. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution. Coordinate daily work assignments, priorities, and WIP flow for the Finishing Department. Ensure accurate staging, verification, and closure of job operations in the ERP/MES system. Support development and implementation of standardized work and updated tech cards. Support planning and cross functional communication between Machining, Quality, and Assembly. Monitor throughput, efficiency, takt time expectations, and productivity against shift goals. Technical Finishing Expertise: Perform and train others on aerospace-level finishing operations, including: Manual and powered deburr Surface refinement: sanding, blending, polishing, lapping Edge breaking, Burr removal on complex geometries, small features, and tight-tolerance components Part cleaning, washing, ultrasonic wash, and contamination-control standards Perform finishing using tools such as: DA sanders, pneumatic grinders, die grinders, Dremel, orbital sanders, hand files, scrapers, torque drivers, and various abrasive media. Inspect finished surfaces visually and with standard metrology tools per customer, engineering, and AS9100 requirements. Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience working with precision machine parts in aerospace, defense, medical device, or equivalent regulated industry. Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisor-level experience in a production or manufacturing environment. Proficient in powered and manual finishing tools (DA sander, drills, Dremel, die grinder, torque tools, hand files, scrapers, etc.). Experience with deburring, sanding, lapping, tumbling, and detailed finishing operations on metals and/or aerospace alloys. Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, engineering specs, visual standards, and process sheets. Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods. High integrity and strong work ethic. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead others. Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Team-oriented, flexible, and committed to supporting production priorities. Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime based on production needs. Compensation/Benefits: $26 - $31 per hour DOE Paid time off / Holiday pay Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 401(k) with matching funds Profit sharing eligibility Educational aid program availability Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Salary Description $26 to $31 per hour DOE

Created: 2026-03-04