Manufacturing Finishing Technician

Finishing Technicians are responsible for performing a variety of assignments related to regular and special department functions to ensure the mold continuously flows through the Cell with minimal to no interruption in the process.  Finishing Technicians are responsible for ensuring the parts are defect-free, meet customer specifications, and are shipped to the customer.

This is a second shift position with typical hours of 3:00 pm- 12:00 am. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures, and housekeeping standards
• Reading Finishing cell standard practices and procedures in the Signicast Switchboard system
• Provide information to master tech on improvements to standard practices or finishing cell procedures
• Checking the quality of parts and fixing/welding to customer specifications.
• Maintain electronic files on Switchboard, if any changes or adjustments are needed to process the job quicker
• Tapping holes in parts to customer specifications
• Operating equipment such as a surface grinder, bending and straightening parts using machines/presses based on customer specifications. Grinding off gate witnesses to customer specifications by operating a variety of manual and CNC machines
• Detecting cracks in parts (mag particles), if applicable
• Heat treating parts to customer specifications and measuring hardness of parts
• Performing preventative maintenance on the daily checklists of inspecting hose nozzles, and sandblasters, cleaning inside of equipment, and greasing fittings
• Sending parts to outside subcontractors and receiving and inspecting parts upon return.
• Preparing product for shipment based on customer specifications and performing random quality checks on outgoing parts
• Dependable and reliable attendance is required
• Ensures product is not moved to the next operation until the required inspection and tests are complete. The process of moving the product, including utilizing the ASRS, confirms that the product was inspected and passed inspection
• If applicable, back-up up for other areas if the continuous flow manufacturing process is interrupted to remove any backlogs.  This could include working in the Wax Cell, Melt Cell, or Finishing Cell
• If certified on the forklift or power pallet jack, load and unload trucks, receive and deliver incoming packages, and if applicable, ship packages UPS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 
High school diploma or HSED/GED equivalent preferred. Must possess good computer skills and be able to learn new skills as needed.