Operations Technician, Metal Finishing, Polishing

The Operations Technician, Metal Finisher, Polishing I uses conventional polishing and belting equipment for specific operations based on engineering drawings and customer specifications. The role involves using automated finishing equipment, masking equipment, and conventional buffing/polishing equipment to acquire specified finishes. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, detecting and reporting faulty equipment, and supporting Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.

Requirements

• Use automated finishing equipment to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings.
• Use masking equipment to protect parts during manual operations.
• Use conventional buffing/polishing equipment along with appropriate buffing materials to acquire specified finishes called-out on engineering drawings.
• Use conventional belting equipment for specific belting operations based on the information on engineering drawings.
• Use air and/or electric handheld tools for specific detailing areas on parts that are usually confined or the inside diameter of a cylindrical part.
• Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
• Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
• Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
• Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
• Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
• Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Completes all required training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Performance bonuses
• Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off