METAL FINISHER 2nd shift

Description

Become a part of this exciting expansion and growing manufacturing plant in Columbia, TN! JC Ford has been around since 1945 providing automated equipment and service to the growing tortilla and tortilla chip industry. We are now hiring for our new home in Columbia, TN.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Benefits
• 401K

Essential Functions

A metal finisher removes dents, scratches, and defects from metal surfaces using hand and power tools. Duties include grinding, sanding, filling uneven surfaces, polishing and coating metal, and etching decorative details.

Specific Responsibilities

• Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of metal finishing techniques.
• Examine and feel the surface of metal to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or breaks.
• Remove dents using hammer, dolly, block, and fill uneven surfaces with molten solder.
• Smooth the surface of the item to a specified finish using hand or powered tools.
• May polish metal surfaces using a powered polishing wheel or belt.
• Mount workpiece in a holding device, manually or using a hoist.
• Verify dimensions of the finished workpiece using measuring devices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Account for time and work completed via an online computer data‑collection system.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proven ability to work well with others and participate in cross‑functional teams.
• Drive for results, self‑accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in a manufacturing setting requiring a high degree of safety precautions.