Metal Finisher A

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JOB OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE

METAL FINISHER A

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JOB DESCRIPTION

A Metal Finisher’s role in the manufacturing process is to ensure the item produced has a smooth, finished surface by grinding, sanding, and filing uneven and rough / sharp surfaces and edges. Metal Finisher removes dents, scratches and visible defects from metal surfaces using hand and power tools to give the item a smooth polished look.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines type of grinding necessary based on blue prints provided
• Selects appropriate tools needed to perform job
• Operates different hand tools such as belt grinders, carbide burrs and cartridge rolls to finish the metal product
• Uses grinders to grind the corners to remove the rough weld from the metal
• Uses red wheel grinder to polish metal to blend the welded corners with the table
• Applies caulk to the ends on the tables to meet specified quality standards
• Moves product to the packing area after grinding is complete
• Other duties as assigned
• Duties and responsibilities vary based on department
• Compliant with company regulatory guidelines and policies at all times
• Understanding of OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Comply with wearing PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Able to apply common sense understanding to car rut instructions both written and verbal
• Able to work independently or with a team
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Time management skills; able to produce at the department target rate

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• 6 months minimum experience with sheet metal preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Auto Body training from a technical or high school (certificate in training if possible)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with using small hand tools both powered and manual
• Related experience in grinding, buffing, sanding metal
• Auto body repair experience a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle. Employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and depth perception. When employee is performing this job you will be regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level is usually loud.

Eagle Group is an Equal Opportunity employer and as such, does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

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