Finishing Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

Matthews International, a company with over 175 years of success and stability, is seeking a Finishing Operator for its Gibraltar Mausoleum team. As a global leader in memorialization, we prioritize quality and craftsmanship, and we value our dedicated workforce.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Visually inspects product at work station to determine work required. - Determines required finish operation based upon production order and ticket. - Performs finish process that meet quality standards of operation. - Transfers product to and from work station in a safe manner. - Observes and follows safety precautions, rules and regulations. - Belting: belting AIB, VA memorials, and regular memorials, changing belts as necessary and end of shift procedure. - Chasing: examining castings and determining what needs chased, pounding down welds, filling small holes with shot, chasing the surface, letters, ribbons, emblems, vase holes edges, and ornamentation, using the appropriate tools. - Clear Coating: performing clear coating operations, operating the clear booth controls, purging the paint gun, and end of shift procedures. - Drilling and Tapping: drilling and tapping of markers. - General Cleaning: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster. - Hand Polishing: performing hand polishing, using air tools, and end of shift procedures. - Oxidation: preparing castings for oxidation, performing oxidation, performing basic oxidation techniques, and end of shift procedures. - Packing & Shipping: performing the final quality inspection of castings, then packing and shipping them. - Painting: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster. - Handfinishing: working with the aid of a microscope, engraving and sharpening rotary dies and inspecting parts for incoming and outgoing quality control. - Maintains work area and all equipment required to complete job. - Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

- High school diploma or GED. - 2+ years of previous finishing experience preferred. - Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications. - Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills. - Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning). - Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts. - Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients. - Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. - Ability to work with and influence peers and management. - Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting. - Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch. - Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see. - Regularly 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 ability to adjust focus. - Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals. - The noise level in the work environment may be high.