Finishing Operator

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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is looking for someone to be a Finishing Operator at our Davidson Plyforms location in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm and Fridays as needed

Summary:

The Finishing Operator is responsible to operate the finishing line in an efficient manner, perform secondary operations as needed or assigned, follow all procedures, complete paperwork accurately, and perform job set-ups as needed and pursue training opportunities which further job skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Beginning of the shift: Check routing/E-schedule for:
  • open balances on current jobs
  • any needed or special instructions to run current job
  • Be sure area is setup with all necessary materials and equipment.
  • Run 1st cycle on each job and complete a 1st piece inspection.

While running production:

• Sanding, cleaning, and preparation of exposed grade plywood surface using orbital sander and other tools up to 220 grit.
• Identify and repair typical wood flaws such as lathe checking, flaking, veneer tear-out, orbital swirl marks, voids, etc.
• Use of putty, lightning bond, and other materials as required.
• Loading and unloading parts from the finishing line. This will include changing the hooks as required.
• Sealer sanding as required. Typically, a part needs to be sealer sanded with 400 grit sandpaper after the part has been sprayed with the first coat of varnish.
• Load and unload parts from the laser etching machine.
• Pack finished parts properly before moving them to shipping.
• Be responsible for meeting production rate and quality standards.
• Disposal of linseed oil rags.

Shift end:

• Clean up work area.
• Return any tools/fixtures/etc. to their proper locations if not being used in production.

As required:

• Ensure hooks are in good operating condition.
• Bring any hooks for repair into the tool room.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

A few things you’ll need:

• Be familiar with and able to utilize a tape measure, ruler, and micrometers.
• Demonstrate basic math skills.
• Be knowledgeable with the decimal system.
• Candidate must be capable of utilizing software in day-to-day work and be able to use shop measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gage, pin gages, and tape measure. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to satisfactorily pass a color acuity test and be able to judge if the color of a part matches the color on a master plaque.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or listen.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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