Finishing Tech

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO, is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. With 70 years of experience, Marlen is trusted by the world’s leading food brands. Our world-class Solution Centers allow processors to collaborate with experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and eager Finishing Tech to prepare materials and parts for operations such as weld, grind/polish, and media blast. This role involves using grinders, pneumatic sanding tools, saws, welding machines, forklifts, overhead hoists, and media blast equipment. The Finishing Tech performs a variety of tasks in the fabricating department.

Responsibilities

• Abrade surfaces of metal to remove scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt.
• Prepare work surfaces with masking film, tape, and rubber.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Shovel or pour abrasives into machine hopper or reclaimer.
• Safely load parts on racks, pallets, or mats inside the blast booth.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through the nozzle.
• Set up and operate bead blast machine safely and efficiently.
• Examine finished pieces for proper conformance to specifications.
• Perform daily checks and housekeeping of blast booth and corresponding work area.
• Operate a forklift safely.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or team lead.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in metal fabrication required.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints and tape measures.
• Basic ability to use computer systems.
• Quick learner; open to change and strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work overtime, including some weekends, when workload requires.

Pre-employment verifications include a background check, post-offer drug screen, physical, and agility test.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to communicate.
• Frequently required to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, and climb.
• Occasionally works at heights.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision.

The work environment is a manufacturing setting with moderate to high noise levels. The work area is not temperature-controlled and may be hot or cold. Travel is not usually required but may occur on rare occasions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits packages supporting health, well-being, and financial security.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Educational assistance program and training opportunities.
• Cross-functional, collaborative environment focused on delivering results.
• Volunteer opportunities throughout the year.