1st Shift Metal Finisher (Mayville)

About the role

The Metal Finisher is primarily responsible for grinding, filing, or sanding surfaces of metal items or parts.

Responsibilities

• Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal.
• Removes dents, using hammer and dolly block, and fills uneven surface with molten solder.
• Smooths surface of item to specified finish, using handtools and powered tools.
• May polish metal surface, using powered polishing wheel or belt.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.

Equipment Operated

• Welder.
• Lifts, robots, cranes.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry: up to 50 lbs (Regularly)
• Push/Pull: up to 50 lbs (Regularly)
• Reach Overhead: (Occasionally)
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job.
• Frequently required to bend and stoop.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Climb (Occasionally)
• Squat/Bend/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Sit (Occasionally)
• Stand (Regularly: 5-8 hrs/shift)
• Walk/Move About (Frequently: 2-5 hrs/shift)

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Loud noise.
• Moving machinery parts.
• Airborne particles and fumes from production equipment.