This entry level Finisher position will perform simple finishing operations according to specifications documented on the job order. Other production tasks will be performed in a timely and efficient manner such as sandblasting and/or operating a tumbler. This is accomplished by maintaining Tecomet's principles of Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction and Innovations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform basic finishing operations, including deburring, hand grinding, and polishing, break edges.
- Perform sand blasting using a blast cabinet to put a finish on parts and become proficient knowing what blasting medium should be used for various operations.
- Perform required set-ups and operation of the appropriate finishing equipment ensuring correct equipment is utilized to apply proper finish.
- Acquire Production Approval (PA) when specified on job router or work order.
- Counts parts before beginning to work on job and when finished before moving on to next operation.
- Actively participates in 5S daily operator checklist responsibilities.
- Additional duties may be assigned by production supervisor to meet Company production goals.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
- Able to read basic blueprints.
- Accurately use all measuring equipment required to complete job.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
- Listening, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret quality standards and work orders; ability to communicate clearly with production team on quality issues.
- Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
- Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and to report all unsafe activities to supervisor.
- Able to meet production metrics as required for position.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements per the employee handbook policy.
- Able to communicate respectfully with other and work in a team environment.
- Learn and practice daily any/all Lean practices introduced in the area.
- Participate as a team member when asked for a kaizen event.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Three to six months experience preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Able to meet safety, regulatory, and health guidelines without assistance
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with fingers.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
- The following physical/environmental demands occur from one-third up to two-thirds of the time:
- Ability to stand and/or sit for an eight hour shift.
- Ability to perform repetitive work for 8 hours per day and potentially on weekends.
- Ability to judge depth and distance.
- Ability to read fine print and distinguish color.
- Ability to reach/handle items and work with their fingers.
- This position has the following work environment conditions:
- Works near or with moving mechanical parts up to two-thirds of the working time.
- Has moderate to loud noise conditions.