vdl
Metal Finishing Associate
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
ERP
About the role
- Operate finishing equipment including Time Saver machines and vibratory tumbling machines used to break sharp edges and polish metal components.
- Follow written instructions, diagrams, and work orders to ensure proper finishing procedures are performed.
Responsibilities
- Perform metal finishing operations including deburring, grinding, polishing, buffing, cut-off operations, and straightening of metal parts.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time while operating equipment.
- Ability to grasp and manipulate small parts with finger dexterity.
- Ability to bend, reach, and move throughout the production area as required to perform job duties.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and metal materials.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
- The Metal Finishing Associate is responsible for performing a variety of metal finishing processes to ensure manufactured parts meet required specifications and quality standards.
- Identify imperfections and perform corrective finishing processes as required.
- Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Nice to have
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in metal finishing, fabrication, or manufacturing preferred.
- Experience working with metal parts and finishing equipment is preferred.
Skills
- Ability to follow written safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions in English.
- Basic math skills required for measurements and calculations.
- Ability to assess machine performance and adjust processes based on specifications.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, grinders, sanders, and finishing equipment.
- Ability to read and understand safety procedures, machine operating instructions, and quality documentation written in English.
- Utilize tools such as sanders, grinders, calipers, hammers, polishing wheels, deburring machines, drills, and hand tools.
- Use precision measuring tools such as gauges, micrometers, calipers, and templates.
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
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