Metal Worker - 1st shift

About the role

Operates pneumatic and power hand tools such as rotary die grinders and handheld belt sanders or operates buffing and polishing equipment to clean, and smooth metal castings. Removes or reduces parting lines, positive and negative indications, and other defects according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Selects castings for work as per written or verbal instructions from the supervisor or his/her designee.
• Ensures correct routers accompany the casting and all previous operations are signed as complete.
• Positions castings on work bench and secures by manually holding or clamping parts in place with the assistance of fixtures, jigs and other holding apparatus.
• Operates pneumatic and power hand tools including die grinders, belt sanders, and buffing equipment.
• Checks required specifications as outlined on the Inspection Methods Requirement Sheet (IMRS) and follows engineering and supervisor instructions.
• Grinds, blends and belt polishes localized areas of castings per engineering specifications to remove or reduce parting lines, excess metal, scratches, burs, or other indications.
• Grinds blends and buffs part to leave a smooth surface as per instructions and specifications.
• Performs Fluorescent Penetrate Inspection (FPI) rework and repair as necessary.
• Performs Visual Inspection rework and repair as necessary.
• Selects correct size and type of abrasive material such as mounted stone points, carbide burrs, and various grit sizes of sanding belts and uses correct tool to achieve specified finish on casting per customer specification.
• Performs first visual inspection of selected castings and marks appropriate areas for weld repair.
• Marks non-repairable castings as scrap and correctly documents all routers and rework routers.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent life experience and two-to-three-month related experience or training.
• Ability to communicate in English, to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and perform simple multiplication and division.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively solve common equipment or process related problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly sits, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reaches with hands and arms.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.

Pay

Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Schedule

N/A