FINISHERS

About the role

Anderson Dahlen, part of Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment, delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing. The role involves performing rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations on welded and non-welded components, manufactured parts, and assemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
• Grind, file, sand, polish, and blend metal surfaces using hand tools, power tools, and finishing techniques.
• Examine and feel metal surfaces to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or material imperfections.
• Set up and operate straight-line sanders, buffers, Timesavers, and hand-held grinders and polishers.
• Select proper abrasives and finishing methods to achieve specified finishes efficiently and consistently.
• Read, understand, and apply blueprints, customer requirements, and written or verbal work instructions.
• Complete projects within established timeframes while meeting or exceeding quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of finished goods throughout the process.
• Use profilometers and other measuring tools to verify surface finish requirements.
• Stage work and operate equipment independently as skill level allows.
• Develop, improve, and standardize finishing processes and techniques while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and quality enhancements.
• Train, mentor, and support other finishers as experience level allows.
• Work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships.
• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Perform a full range of rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations.

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. Moderately heavy work requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less.

• Lift/Carry: 0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull: 0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend: 34-66% during a 10-hour shift
• Twist/Turn: 34-66% during a 10-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Sit: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Stand/Walk: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair Climb: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$35/hour, taking into account skill sets, experience, training, certifications, and business needs. Shift differentials apply: 15% for night and weekend shifts.

Schedule

• Day shift: 4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday
• Night shift: 4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday, 15% shift differential
• Weekend shift: 3/12-hour days, Friday-Sunday, 15% shift differential

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP) for overseas team members