Pay Range: $25-$28 per hour
**Schedule: 1^st^ Shift 6am to 2pm**
We are seeking a skilled **Machine Shop Finishing Technician**. In this role, youll be responsible for the final finishing and surface treatment of precision-machined parts, ensuring they meet exacting quality standards and customer specifications. From grinding and deburring to polishing and surface prep, your attention to detail will ensure every part is production-ready and flawless.
Key Responsibilities
- Finishing Processes
: Perform grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, and buffing operations to refine part surfaces and remove imperfections.
- Surface Preparation
: Clean and prepare components for coating, painting, or plating by removing contaminants and ensuring optimal surface condition.
- Blueprint Reading
: Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine appropriate finishing methods and tolerances.
- Inspection and Quality Control
: Measure and verify part dimensions and finishes using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Ensure all finished parts meet customer and internal specifications.
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
: Set up, operate, and maintain finishing tools and machines (grinders, polishers, sanders, etc.). Perform basic troubleshooting and ensure proper calibration.
- Documentation
: Record inspection results, work orders, and any nonconformities or corrective actions taken during finishing.
- Safety Compliance
: Adhere to all company safety policies and wear required PPE. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- Team Collaboration
: Coordinate with machinists, quality inspectors, and production supervisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of parts.
- Process Improvement
: Identify and suggest improvements in finishing processes to reduce waste, improve quality, and boost efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification preferred.
- 1-2+ years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment, specifically with part finishing or post-machining processes.
- Proficient with finishing tools and techniques (grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Team player with solid communication skills.
- Comfortable using computers for documentation and record-keeping.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification or formal training in finishing or machining processes.
- Experience with advanced techniques like abrasive blasting, shot peening, or industrial coatings.
- Familiarity with safety standards in finishing and machine shop operations.
- Experience working with various materials including metals, plastics, and composites.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or process improvement practices.
Working Conditions
- Industrial/machine shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery.
- Requires standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive tasks.
- Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask) required.
- May involve shift work, overtime, or weekends based on production needs.
**Schedule: 1^st^ Shift 6am to 2pm**
We are seeking a skilled **Machine Shop Finishing Technician**. In this role, youll be responsible for the final finishing and surface treatment of precision-machined parts, ensuring they meet exacting quality standards and customer specifications. From grinding and deburring to polishing and surface prep, your attention to detail will ensure every part is production-ready and flawless.
Key Responsibilities
- Finishing Processes
: Perform grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing, and buffing operations to refine part surfaces and remove imperfections.
- Surface Preparation
: Clean and prepare components for coating, painting, or plating by removing contaminants and ensuring optimal surface condition.
- Blueprint Reading
: Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to determine appropriate finishing methods and tolerances.
- Inspection and Quality Control
: Measure and verify part dimensions and finishes using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Ensure all finished parts meet customer and internal specifications.
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
: Set up, operate, and maintain finishing tools and machines (grinders, polishers, sanders, etc.). Perform basic troubleshooting and ensure proper calibration.
- Documentation
: Record inspection results, work orders, and any nonconformities or corrective actions taken during finishing.
- Safety Compliance
: Adhere to all company safety policies and wear required PPE. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- Team Collaboration
: Coordinate with machinists, quality inspectors, and production supervisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of parts.
- Process Improvement
: Identify and suggest improvements in finishing processes to reduce waste, improve quality, and boost efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade certification preferred.
- 1-2+ years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment, specifically with part finishing or post-machining processes.
- Proficient with finishing tools and techniques (grinding, sanding, deburring, polishing).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Team player with solid communication skills.
- Comfortable using computers for documentation and record-keeping.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification or formal training in finishing or machining processes.
- Experience with advanced techniques like abrasive blasting, shot peening, or industrial coatings.
- Familiarity with safety standards in finishing and machine shop operations.
- Experience working with various materials including metals, plastics, and composites.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or process improvement practices.
Working Conditions
- Industrial/machine shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery.
- Requires standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive tasks.
- Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask) required.
- May involve shift work, overtime, or weekends based on production needs.
Job ID: 483950035
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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