2nd Shift Finisher

Fenner Precision Polymers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking a Level 1-3 Finisher to operate welders, set up equipment, and ensure parts meet exact specifications. This role emphasizes precision, quality checks, and teamwork in a 3:00pm–11:30pm shift, Monday through Friday.

A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement drives daily tasks and training of peers. Responsibilities include operating all welder styles, performing quality inspections, troubleshooting issues, and supporting process improvements.

Qualifications

• Operates all welder styles and adjusts equipment for proper welds.
• Performs quality checks and records results per work order.
• Troubleshoots to resolve quality or process issues across products.
• Supports continuous improvement and team objectives.
• Adapts to various finishing requirements and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate welders and adjust equipment for proper welds.
• Follow setup procedures and adjust setup based on product.
• Use tape measure and perform calculations for dimensions.
• Conduct quality checks and record data per work order.
• Identify defects and adjust processes to meet specs.
• Maintain throughput and balance workload across finishes.
• Train Level 1/2 finishers as needed.
• Support finishing inspector duties and sign off on quality.

Skills

Welder operation

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Tools

Drills

Jigs

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus awarded after 6 months of employment!

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday; 3:00pm-11:30pm.

Responsibilities:

Level 1 Finisher:

• Able to operate all welder styles and independently make adjustments to equipment for the proper weld.
• Able to follow the standard table setup process and identify adjustments to the setup based on the type of product being finished.
• Capable of using a measuring tape, and able to use math with fractions, decimals, and multiplication/addition.
• Maintains quality standards by reviewing product appearance and appropriate specifications
  • Utilizes tape measure to ensure width & length specifications are met
  • Able to correctly identify an unacceptable weld and make adjustments
  • Able to identify visual defects and adjust belt tension to correct
  • Performs quality checks and records quality information on the work order
  • Follows appropriate work instructions; reporting quality problems to engineering and supervision.
• Able to properly shear, inspect, and weld balanced weave jobs & other common high-runners without support
  • Able to consistently meet throughput expectations
• Supports the department by performing other tasks of equal or lesser job grades as required.
• Able to diagnose problems and follow work instructions with limited supervision
• Willingly supports the team in all efforts towards continuous improvement.
• Always Promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.

Level 2 Finisher:

• Able to complete all of Level 1 Finisher responsibilities.
• Mastery of a large variety of Product Finishing Requirements, including:
  • Jobs that require adding custom attachments (flights, chain, side plates, etc.)
  • Jobs that require squaring & utilization of secondary tooling to complete (drills, jigs)
  • Jobs that require very tight, small welds (up to 84 count) or plasma cutting
  • Meets and occasionally exceeds throughput expectations
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems impacting product quality without supervision across the majority of products
• Willing to train Level 1 & 2 Finishers as required
• May be established as a Finishing Inspector
  • Responsible for signing off on product quality for peers
• Embraces flexibility within daily responsibilities and is willing to support however needed most
• Proactively offers ideas to drive continuous improvement

Level 3 Finisher:

• Able to complete all of Level 1 & 2 Operator responsibilities
• Has been established as a Finishing Inspector:
  • Responsible for signing off on product quality for peers
  • Takes initiative to support and help guide peers with a mistake that has or could impact quality
  • Has established themselves a go-to resource in questions of product quality & problem solving
• Mastery of Finishing virtually every product made within the shop
  • Able to complete jobs with extremely tight specs (more than 84 count)
  • Consistently exceeds throughput expectations
  • Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and solve virtually all technical & complex problems without supervision
• Required to train others across all products and willingly supports others when they face difficulties – is required to be a designated trainer. This includes responsibility for:
  • Managing onboarding checklist
  • Monitoring the safety of training associates
  • Guiding and mentoring a new associate in all job tasks, when assigned
• Leads by example in willingness to be flexible and support the business however needed with a positive attitude
• Demonstrates leadership in providing ideas to drive continuous improvement

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