Finishing Specialist Level 1 - Temporary

Finishing Specialist, Level 1 About Prototek Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services.

Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial.

Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, and Pennsylvania.

Prototek is ISO 9001 :

• 2015 and AS9100D : 2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit  www.prototek.com .    Position Summary                     The Finishing Specialist Level 1  is an individual who excels in a fast paced, Sheetmetal shop, environment focusing on on-time delivery of parts.
• This person possesses a strong work ethic.  They are a versatile individual who thrives while multitasking.  This position will support the finishing department including silkscreen, part mark, epilog, plating, outside process, shipping, wet paint / powder coat and hardware.
• This position requires reaching a minimum of 2 top levels of these departments.
• Essential Functions                                 Handle parts with care to avoid damage to finishes Wear proper PPE for job function being performed Maintain a clean and organized workspace Function in a safe and reliable manner to prevent personal injury and / or property damage Ability to process all aspects of silkscreen and part mark Operate laser engraver to make plates for part mark and engraving Efficiently ink fill parts Understanding of hardware and assembly Work with supervisors to troubleshoot any difficult installations Follow procedures to plate parts per print.

This includes both chromate and passivate Use pad printing to mark parts Wash and emulsion screens Use machinery & Hand tools to install various types of hardware Assemble parts using fasteners Use scale to count hardware Utilize computer software to create artwork & shipping labels Use hand tools to install helicoils, dowel pins and other types of inserts for hardware Ensure that all tanks for plating are at the correct PH and temperature daily Mask, unmask and deburr painted and powder coated parts Apply powder coat / wet paint using a powder / spray gun Utilize oven to bake parts at correct temperature after powder coating Ensure that paint cures properly per manufacturer instructions Inspect the evaporator daily Train new employees as needed Complete daily inspections of any finishing area and tools / equipment when needed Keep inventory of supplies and Inform purchasing department when supplies need to be ordered   Wrap, package & label parts for shipment / outside process Technical Competencies                             Ability to read blueprints Basic mathematics and computer skills Understanding of Hazardous waste disposal / storage Good Hand / Eye coordination Education & Professional Experience High School diploma or GED required Basic level knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 3 + years of finish experience in a manufacturing environment Experience in Prototyping is a plus Physical Requirements / Work Environment Ability to wear a respirator and PPE Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand / power tools, etc. and handle and feel parts of various size Ability to bend, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout the shift Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout the workday Ability to focus vision for :

Hearing protection will be provided if needed and / or by request Exposure to fumes and / or airborne particles Moving mechanical parts and vibration Fast-paced environment Work Hours / Travel 1 st Shift work schedule :

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