Finishing Tech - Day Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sandblasts, deburrs, polishes, grinds and washes the surface of stainless-steel parts to remove various imperfections and achieve the finish quality defined by work instructions and/or engineering drawings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level 1:

At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job

Follow verbal and written instructions given by Production Supervisor

Safely operator hand tools (grinders, sanders, etc.) as needed to achieve required finish standard

Operate sandblast booth

Read and comprehend finishing notes on engineering drawings

Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification

Assist in mixing and adding the specified amounts of required abrasive mix to machine hopper or pit

Load/unload carts and push carts to the next station

Competent in producing a DA finish

Competent in the Electropolish process

Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-101 finish standard

Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-102 finish standard

Other duties as assigned

Level 2:

In addition to the above duties

Obtain and maintain forklift certification

Grain, polish, grind and blend welds

Competent in meeting the requirements for optical housings

Operates the wash bay

Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-103 finish standard

Level 3:

In addition to the above duties

Perform QC inspections per the criteria defined by the associated weld quality and finishing standards

Competent in meeting the requirements of the 6-104 finish standard

Performs sandblast media sieve testing as required

Identifies and repairs weld defects as needed to meet 6-103 and 6-104 finishing standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience:

Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate verbally with other employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, blue print, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving few variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel and climb step ladders. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently 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 the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to pass yearly respiratory health exam required to operate sandblast booth.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMMENTS

All employees are required to wear eye and hearing protection at all times while in the manufacturing area. Protective clothing provided by the company is to be worn at all times such as coveralls or shop jacket unless approved by management. Either steel toed or composite shoes or boots must be worn at all times.