Finishing Operator Jobs

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Position Summary

The Finishing Operator performs a variety of functions under the finishing area, which includes: belting, chasing, clear coating, drilling & tapping, sandblast operator, polisher operator, oxidation, packing & shipping, and painting. This position works to assure accuracy and quality control and promotes the flow of materials necessary to production.

Specific Duties:

• Positions and aligns parts for assembly.
• Fastens parts or assemblies together using tape measure, glue gun, screw gun, wrenches, mallets, utility knife and other powered and hand tools.
• Interprets drawings or assembly instructions provided to assemble parts or assemblies into units.
• Pre-drills pilot holes when needed for screws, bolts or other fasteners.

Job Responsibilities

• Transfers product to and from work station in a safe manner.
• Hand Polishing: performing hand polishing, using air tools, and end of shift procedures.
• Packing & Shipping: performing the final quality inspection of castings, then packing and shipping them.
• Belting: belting AIB, VA memorials, and regular memorials, changing belts as necessary and end of shift procedure.
• General Cleaning: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
• Determines required finish operation based upon production order and ticket.
• Painting: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
• Chasing: examining castings and determining what needs chased, pounding down welds, filling small holes with shot, chasing the surface, letters, ribbons, emblems, vase holes edges, and ornamentation, using the appropriate tools.
• Oxidation: preparing castings for oxidation, performing oxidation, performing basic oxidation techniques, and end of shift procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Shift: Monday – Thursday and Tuesday - Friday 6am to 4:30pm
• Drilling and Tapping: drilling and tapping of markers.
• Observes and follows safety precautions, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining work area and all equipment required to complete job.
• Handfinishing: working with the aid of a microscope, engraving and sharpening rotary dies and inspecting parts for incoming and outgoing quality control.
• Visually inspects product at work station to determine work required.
• Clear Coating: performing clear coating operations, operating the clear booth controls, purging the paint gun, and end of shift procedures.
• Performs finish process that meet quality standards of operation. Standards of operation are located on site for operators review and training.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• 2+ years of previous finishing experience preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

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