Handfinisher
Joo Koon, Singapore
About Honeywell Aerospace
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
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Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform deburring, polishing, blending, and hand finishing activities on aerospace components before and after machining operations in accordance with Manufacturing Operations & Tooling (M.O.T), engineering drawings, and work instructions.
- Interpret basic technical manuals, drawings, and process instructions to ensure work is carried out according to specifications and quality standards.
- Ensure all deburring and finishing work meets required dimensional, cosmetic, and quality requirements stated in technical documents and process standards.
- Operate and support processes involving equipment such as sand blasting, lapping, drilling, tumbling, cleaning systems (including vapor degreaser), and other finishing equipment as required.
- Use hand tools and finishing equipment safely and effectively, including handheld grinders, polishing tools, engraving pens, and precision finishing tools.
- Conduct visual inspections and basic measurements to ensure finished parts meet customer and aerospace quality requirements.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and adhere to 5S, TPM, safety, and quality standards within the work area.
- Support continuous improvement (Kaizen), productivity enhancement, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Accurately complete production documentation and comply with operational procedures.
- Collaborate with Machinists, Quality Inspectors, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supervisors to resolve workmanship or quality concerns.
Key Experience & Capabilities:
- Minimum N-Level/O-Level, SPM, or equivalent qualification.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in polishing, deburring, blending, or hand finishing work, preferably in the aerospace or precision engineering industry.
- Experience in mechanical trade or manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with the use of hand tools and polishing equipment is essential.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow basic technical drawings, manuals, and work instructions.
- Basic computer literacy: SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma concepts is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality.
- Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Diligent, responsible, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to work overtime and support permanent morning shift operations (7:00 AM – 4:18 PM) when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform deburring, polishing, blending, and hand finishing activities on aerospace components before and after machining operations in accordance with Manufacturing Operations & Tooling (M.O.T), engineering drawings, and work instructions.
- Interpret basic technical manuals, drawings, and process instructions to ensure work is carried out according to specifications and quality standards.
- Ensure all deburring and finishing work meets required dimensional, cosmetic, and quality requirements stated in technical documents and process standards.
- Operate and support processes involving equipment such as sand blasting, lapping, drilling, tumbling, cleaning systems (including vapor degreaser), and other finishing equipment as required.
- Use hand tools and finishing equipment safely and effectively, including handheld grinders, polishing tools, engraving pens, and precision finishing tools.
- Conduct visual inspections and basic measurements to ensure finished parts meet customer and aerospace quality requirements.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and adhere to 5S, TPM, safety, and quality standards within the work area.
- Support continuous improvement (Kaizen), productivity enhancement, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Accurately complete production documentation and comply with operational procedures.
- Collaborate with Machinists, Quality Inspectors, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supervisors to resolve workmanship or quality concerns.
Key Experience & Capabilities:
- Minimum N-Level/O-Level, SPM, or equivalent qualification.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in polishing, deburring, blending, or hand finishing work, preferably in the aerospace or precision engineering industry.
- Experience in mechanical trade or manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with the use of hand tools and polishing equipment is essential.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow basic technical drawings, manuals, and work instructions.
- Basic computer literacy: SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma concepts is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality.
- Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Diligent, responsible, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to work overtime and support permanent morning shift operations (7:00 AM – 4:18 PM) when required.
Skills Required
- Minimum N-Level/O-Level, SPM, or equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years relevant experience in polishing, deburring, blending, or hand finishing
- Familiarity with use of hand tools and polishing equipment
- Ability to read and follow basic technical drawings, manuals, and work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship quality
- Good teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Diligent, responsible, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Willingness to work overtime and support permanent morning shift operations (7:00 AM - 4:18 PM)
- Experience in mechanical trade or manufacturing environment
- Basic computer literacy; SAP knowledge an added advantage
- Understanding of 5S, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma concepts
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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