Finishing Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspects product at work station to determine work required.
• Determines required finish operation based upon production order and ticket.
• Drilling and Tapping: drilling and tapping of markers.
• Welding 
• Uses Tape Measure to accurately make necessary measurements.
• Performs finish process that meet quality standards of operation. Standards of operation are located on site for operators review and training.
• Transfers product to and from work station in a safe manner.
• Observes and follows safety precautions, rules and regulations.
• Clear Coating:  performing clear coating operations, operating the clear booth controls, purging the paint gun, and end of shift procedures.
• General Cleaning:  operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
• 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.
• Painting: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
• Hand finishing:  working with the aid of a microscope, engraving and sharpening rotary dies and inspecting parts for incoming and outgoing quality control.  
• Responsible for maintaining work area and all equipment required to complete job.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of previous finishing experience preferred.
• Welding Certificate preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Able to accurately read a tape measure to a 32nd of an inch.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• 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.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• 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.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary. 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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.  
• 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.
• 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.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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