Finisher / Painter
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas · Rapid City, SD · 1 wk ago
Full-time
About the Role
Metal Products Inc. (MPI), an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Finisher/Painter. This role focuses on preparing, repairing, and finishing commercial steel doors and frames to meet quality and appearance standards, ensuring products are ready for final delivery. Your attention to detail will make a real impact in maintaining product quality, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Finishing and Surface Preparation
- Prepare metal doors and frames by sanding, grinding, and repairing surface imperfections.
- Apply Bondo and similar fillers to create smooth, uniform surfaces.
- Perform detailed shaping, sanding, and feathering to meet finish standards.
- Mix and apply industrial primer using spray equipment.
- Inspect finished products to ensure quality, accuracy, and appearance.
Production Support
- Follow work orders and supervisor instructions to ensure proper finishing requirements.
- Maintain tools, spray equipment, and workstations in clean working condition.
- Communicate with team members to ensure production timelines are met.
- Support general production activities as needed.
General Responsibilities
- Promote a safe and efficient working environment by following safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Assure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in industrial painting or manufacturing finishing.
- Strong experience using Bondo or similar fillers on metal surfaces.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to read work orders and follow instructions.
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and work in a production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial door and frame manufacturing.
- Experience using grinders, sanders, and surface preparation tools.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k) program with company contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement and learning/career development opportunities.
- Flexible spending and employee assistance program.
- Discount portal.
- Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs.