Finisher

Finisher 1

Under close supervision by finish lead and department supervisor, performs a variety of grit blasting, hand and bench grinding operations to remove casting defects and smooth and finish the surface of welded castings.

Hours – Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works to appropriate process control and quality procedures for finishing operations.
• Reads and follows shop traveler instructions.
• Operates manual and automatic grit blast equipment and handheld pneumatic and bench grinding tools and equipment.
• Selects appropriate tool to perform basic and routine exterior and interior surface finishing, scraping, deburring, to remove visual casting defects from the part.
• Performs "dig out" on selected castings according to NDT Department instructions.
• Selects and correctly mounts proper tool in burr gun. Also determines what will be removed by belt clean up.
• Manipulates tool or parts to remove unwanted metal. May perform simple dimensional inspections.
• Prepares the casting defect area for weld repair by grinding proper weld repair cavity.
• Exercise care in handling and operation to avoid surface damage, cracking or over stressing of parts and to obtain required finish, dimensional and inter-relational tolerances.
• Detect and report defective parts or unusual conditions to lead or supervisor.
• Perform job functions within training and ability as assigned by lead or supervisor to meet daily throughput goals.
• Follow all prescribed safety procedures and wear PPE as prescribed in Hazard Assessment Form for the job.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; read, interpret, and follow specifications on technique cards, code sheets, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
• Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions within standard procedures.
• Requires eye hand visual and manual dexterity to operate manual grinding tools along with continuous mental or visual attention requiring alertness.
• Must be able to wear PPE for finishing and grinding.

Must be able to lift 35 lbs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED

Benefits:

• Pay – Wax Injector 1 - $14.40 to $22.00
• Paid time off
• Quarterly Cash Bonus
• Other benefits as described in the benefit plan.