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Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Machine Shop Finishing Technician for 1st Shift 6am to 2pm. In this role, you'll be responsible for the final finishing and surface treatment of precision-machined parts, ensuring they meet exacting quality standards and customer specifications. From grinding and deburring to polishing and surface prep, your attention to detail will ensure every part is production-ready and flawless. Key Responsibilities: · Finishing Processes: Perform grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, and buffing operations to refine part surfaces and remove imperfections. · Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare components for coating, painting, or plating by removing contaminants and ensuring optimal surface condition. · Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine appropriate finishing methods and tolerances. · Inspection & Quality Control: Measure and verify part dimensions and finishes using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Ensure all finished parts meet customer and internal specifications. · Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Set up, operate, and maintain finishing tools and machines (grinders, polishers, sanders, etc.). Perform basic troubleshooting and ensure proper calibration. · Documentation: Record inspection results, work orders, and any nonconformities or corrective actions taken during finishing. · Safety Compliance: Adhere to all company safety policies and wear required PPE. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment. · Team Collaboration: Coordinate with machinists, quality inspectors, and production supervisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of parts. · Process Improvement: Identify and suggest improvements in finishing processes to reduce waste, improve quality, and boost efficiency.
Required Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification preferred. · 1+ years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment, specifically with part finishing or post-machining processes. · Proficient with finishing tools and techniques (grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing). · Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions. · Experience using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges). · Strong attention to detail and quality standards. · Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. · Team player with solid communication skills. · Comfortable using computers for documentation and record-keeping.
Preferred Qualifications: · Certification or formal training in finishing or machining processes. · Experience with advanced techniques like abrasive blasting, shot peening, or industrial coatings. · Familiarity with safety standards in finishing and machine shop operations. · Experience working with various materials including metals, plastics, and composites. · Exposure to lean manufacturing or process improvement practices.
Working Conditions:
· 1st Shift 6am to 2pm · Industrial/machine shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery. · Requires standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive tasks. · Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask) required. · May involve shift work, overtime, or weekends based on production needs.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Machine Shop Finishing Technician for 1st Shift 6am to 2pm. In this role, you'll be responsible for the final finishing and surface treatment of precision-machined parts, ensuring they meet exacting quality standards and customer specifications. From grinding and deburring to polishing and surface prep, your attention to detail will ensure every part is production-ready and flawless. Key Responsibilities: · Finishing Processes: Perform grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, and buffing operations to refine part surfaces and remove imperfections. · Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare components for coating, painting, or plating by removing contaminants and ensuring optimal surface condition. · Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine appropriate finishing methods and tolerances. · Inspection & Quality Control: Measure and verify part dimensions and finishes using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Ensure all finished parts meet customer and internal specifications. · Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Set up, operate, and maintain finishing tools and machines (grinders, polishers, sanders, etc.). Perform basic troubleshooting and ensure proper calibration. · Documentation: Record inspection results, work orders, and any nonconformities or corrective actions taken during finishing. · Safety Compliance: Adhere to all company safety policies and wear required PPE. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment. · Team Collaboration: Coordinate with machinists, quality inspectors, and production supervisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of parts. · Process Improvement: Identify and suggest improvements in finishing processes to reduce waste, improve quality, and boost efficiency.
Required Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification preferred. · 1+ years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment, specifically with part finishing or post-machining processes. · Proficient with finishing tools and techniques (grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing). · Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions. · Experience using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges). · Strong attention to detail and quality standards. · Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. · Team player with solid communication skills. · Comfortable using computers for documentation and record-keeping.
Preferred Qualifications: · Certification or formal training in finishing or machining processes. · Experience with advanced techniques like abrasive blasting, shot peening, or industrial coatings. · Familiarity with safety standards in finishing and machine shop operations. · Experience working with various materials including metals, plastics, and composites. · Exposure to lean manufacturing or process improvement practices.
Working Conditions:
· 1st Shift 6am to 2pm · Industrial/machine shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery. · Requires standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive tasks. · Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask) required. · May involve shift work, overtime, or weekends based on production needs.