LEAD FINISHER

About the Role

As a working lead, performs a full range of rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations on components, manufactured parts, and assemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Manager / Supervisor to ensure workload demands are met.
• Inform the Manager of important developments, potential problems, and related information necessary for effective supervision of the department.
• Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of metal finishing techniques.
• Examines and feels the surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal.
• Use a variety of hand tools and manual techniques to smooth surfaces, grind, and blend to specified finish.
• May polish metal surfaces, using a powered polishing wheel or belt.
• Be able to set up and operate straight-line sanders, buffers, timesavers, and hand-held grinders and polishers.
• Coordinate and complete information for the Manager and other personnel, relative to projects within his/her assigned group to ensure on-time and accurate job completion.
• Develops, maintains, and portrays a high degree of professionalism and technical competence within the organization, encouraging excellence through example.
• Recommends measures to improve productivity and quality.
• Continually works to improve the company's efficient use of material, capital, and human resources.
• Responsible for training employees along with the Manager/Supervisor, communicates quality plans and activities as appropriate, to ensure a coordinated work effort and "team" approach.
• Periodically gives input to the Welding Resource Manager on appraising performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems with the Welding Resource Manager.
• Functions as a technical resource for the finishing department and as such is consistently able to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical personnel and non-technical personnel in an appropriate and understandable manner.
• Works from drawings, sketches, specifications, and instructions to plan work in proper operational sequence and determine methods and techniques to be applied.
• Responsible for inspecting the work of the Metal Finisher and repairing defects as needed to produce a quality product that aligns with our Mission Statement.
• Attends training as needed or required.
• Ability to use equipment and stage work independently for the team.
• Participate in cross-functional teams on projects to help meet company goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED + 1 year in the manufacturing industry, preferred.
• A minimum of 5 Years of Finishing or related experience.
• A high level of attention to detail is a must, as aesthetic appearance is critical.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in Finishing processes.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to relate well to others and gain the respect of co-workers.
• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Forklift and Crane license.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to problem-solve and develop finishing processes and methods.

Pay & Schedule

• Wage range: $28-$38 per hour
• Day shift: 4/10 hour days, Monday-Thursday

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