Metal Fabrication Finishing Technician

Build a career with staying power.

Join a team known for precision metalwork and strong relationships. As a Metal Fabrication Finishing Technician, you’ll contribute to high‑quality parts that move through our shop every evening.

A day in your 2nd‑shift life

You clock in at 3:00 PM, review safety notes, and gear up. You start by prepping steel components—cleaning, flattening, and removing distortions or residue so they’re ready for downstream fabrication. You move materials by overhead crane to the shot blast area, finish edges on a pedestal grinder, then assemble product kits as orders require. Throughout the shift you verify part condition, document any non‑conformances, and keep your area clean and organized. At 11:30 PM, you wrap up after a final quality check and housekeeping sweep.

Compensation & schedule

• Pay: $15.00–$17.00 per hour (paid weekly)
• Shift differential: $1.00
• Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00PM–11:30PM

What you’ll do

• Safety first: Follow all plant safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Metal finishing: Clean, grind, and finish metal parts using hand tools and pedestal grinders.
• Surface prep: Prepare parts through flattening and parts cleaning to remove distortions, warps, oil, grease, debris, and other residues.
• Shot blasting: Perform shot blasting operations aligned with production specs, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Assembly & kitting: Assemble products or kits as required by work orders.
• Material movement: Operate an overhead crane to move material within the facility.
• Inspection & reporting: Examine components for residue, damage, wear, or defects; document and report non‑conforming materials or product damage.
• Organization: Maintain a clean, orderly workstation throughout the shift.
• Team alignment: Work under direct supervision and perform other duties as assigned.
• Quality & accuracy: Deliver error‑free work for internal and external customers; follow established processes supporting safety and quality programs.

Skills that set you up for success

• Basic critical thinking and strong attention to detail
• Comfort with a variety of hand tools
• Ability to read a tape measure (preferred)
• Experience operating an overhead crane with pendant radio controls (preferred)
• Ability to follow instructions and established guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints
• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English

Physical demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods, including 2–5 miles per shift
• Frequently bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop
• Lift and carry 25–50 lbs from floor to waist; front carry 25–50 lbs repeatedly per shift
• Reach overhead; squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps
• Maintain precise hand/finger coordination for grasping and manipulating objects
• Use measuring tools such as box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers
• Safely operate pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Read labels, follow safety instructions, and communicate effectively in an industrial setting
• Vision: 20/30 with corrective lenses

Work environment

• Indoor and outdoor conditions with changing temperatures, loud noise, and vibration from equipment
• Hazards: proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high heat, and chemicals
• Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or areas with poor ventilation that may affect the respiratory system or skin
• Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.