Finishing Operator - RUMBLING - AEROSPACE ENGINEERING / MANUFACTURING

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Denham
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PLEASE NOTE – ROLE IS SPECIFIC TO THE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING / ENGINEERING SECTOR – ALL CRITERA BELOW IS ESSENTIAL TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN APPLYING FOR THE ROLE***Job Title: Finishing Operator – RUMBLING – AEROSPACELocation: Denham, MiddlesexDepartment: Packing DepartmentSalary: £28 - £30 000.00 p/aJob Overview:A Rumbling Finishing Operator in the aerospace field is a specialist who operates machines that smooth, polish, or deburr metal parts—typically using a vibratory or barrel finishing process often referred to as "rumbling." These processes are essential in aerospace manufacturing to ensure parts meet exacting surface finish and quality standards.To be conversant with and undertake a variety of finishing and inspecting operations to vibration deburr to the required quality standards and in accordance with work schedules.Key Responsibilities:Load aerospace components into rumbling (vibratory or tumbling) machines.Add media and compounds (like ceramic, plastic, or abrasive stones) to assist in the finishing process.Monitor and adjust machine settings such as time, speed, and media composition.Inspect parts for quality, surface smoothness, and compliance with aerospace specs (e.g., no burrs or sharp edges).Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring minimal contamination or machine downtime.Work to tight tolerances and follow aerospace safety and quality procedures.Smooth a...

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