Deburr & Finishing Lead

About Us

South Bay Solutions is a high-precision machine shop, making parts for semiconductor, medical devices, and advanced tech hardware. Our tolerances are measured in microns, our equipment is top-of-the-line, and our team is passionate about quality craftsmanship.

Position Summary

The Deburr & Finishing Lead is responsible for supervising daily finishing and detailing activities to ensure machined components meet established quality, cosmetic, and delivery requirements. This role leads a team of finishing technicians, coordinates production priorities, maintains workflow efficiency, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in precision manufacturing, deburring, polishing, and cosmetic finishing operations. They possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign daily work assignments and monitor team performance to ensure completion of production objectives.


• Train, mentor, and support Finishing Technicians on finishing techniques, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.


• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Provide coaching and performance feedback to support employee development and operational excellence.


• Promote adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices.

Quality & Process Control

• Inspect completed components to verify compliance with customer specifications, workmanship standards, and cosmetic requirements.


• Identify nonconformances and implement corrective actions to maintain product quality.


• Ensure consistency in finishing, polishing, deburring, and detailing processes across all production activities.


• Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process performance.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and enhancing productivity.

Production Planning & Workflow Management

• Prioritize finishing activities based on production schedules, customer commitments, and operational requirements.


• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Shipping, and Manufacturing departments to support on-time delivery objectives.


• Monitor workflow status and adjust priorities to maximize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.


• Ensure production documentation, travelers, and work instructions are properly followed.


• Support departmental productivity goals and schedule adherence.

Equipment & Materials Management

• Oversee proper use, maintenance, and care of finishing equipment, hand tools, polishing systems, and related resources.


• Monitor inventory levels of finishing supplies, abrasives, consumables, and cleaning materials.


• Coordinate replenishment of materials to prevent interruptions to production.


• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations and storage areas utilizing 5S principles.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.


• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, cleaning agents, and finishing materials.


• Maintain a safe, organized, and hazard-free work environment.


• Ensure team compliance with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.


• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and corrective action activities.

Qualifications

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing finishing, deburring, polishing, detailing, or precision manufacturing environments.


• Minimum 1 year of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.


• Experience working in machine shops, aerospace, medical, defense, or precision machining environments is a plus.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building capabilities.


• Knowledge of deburring, polishing, blending, detailing, and surface finishing techniques.


• Understanding of manufacturing workflow, quality standards, and production scheduling.


• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.


• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing documentation, drawings, and work instructions.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the work shift.


• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.


• Manual dexterity required for precision finishing and inspection tasks.


• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments with machinery, tools, and industrial equipment.

Performance Metrics

• Quality and consistency of finished products.


• On-time completion of production schedules.


• Team productivity, attendance, and performance.


• Reduction of rework, defects, and nonconforming products.


• Compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.


• Workplace organization and equipment readiness.

Schedule

Day Shift | Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:35 PM

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) 


• Life insurance policy


• Safe Harbor 401(K) plan


• 401(k) match


• Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays/floating holiday)


• Referral program