2nd Shift - Finishing Operator

Staffing Support Specialists; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finishing Operator, where you'll play a vital role in the heat treat processing of parts. This position involves critical tasks such as masking, etching, and cleaning to ensure quality and traceability. You'll work in a dynamic environment, ensuring that all operations meet customer specifications while maintaining safety and efficiency. If you're detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of factory experience preferred.
• Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mask parts and set up furnace loads according to specifications.
• Perform final cleaning and packaging of parts.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Basic Computer Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job: Finishing Operator

Shift: 2nd, 2:00pm - 10:30pm M-F

Pay: 21.06+ (17% shift differential included)

Location: Waukesha

Job Description:

The Finishing Operator is responsible for performing several critical peripheral support operations on both the front & back end of heat treat processing. To prepare parts for processing, the finishing operator performs no-carb masking, lot ID etching, & load makeup. After heat treatment, the finishing operator performs blast cleaning operations as well as final packaging.

Responsibilities:

• Mask parts with no-carb masking paints to retard the carburization/hardening process in designated areas as specified by product prints and/or provided visual guides
• Set up furnace loads by counting out specific quantities of parts per provided order instructions
• Etch parts with order information in designated areas to provide heat treat lot traceability. This may be performed before or after heat treat processing depending on specification.
• Place parts into heat treat alloy fixtures & prepare loads for running in furnace, ensuring that load count & part configuration is correct prior to loading
• Assist in breaking down furnace loads after processing
• Perform final cleaning operations using either spinner/hanger, tumble, or table blast equipment as required by order instructions
• Perform final counts on orders as parts are cleaned & packaged, verifying any associated part ID markings (lot#, heat code, part#, etc.) to ensure that order quantities match the customer PO requirements
• Place parts back in customer packaging according to customer specifications
• Inspect all parts as they are handled for any types of damage - this is performed on both the front & back end of processing
• Advanced operators of this position will assist in final inspection functions at the request of shift supervisors
• Ensure plant organization & cleanliness

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Acquire/maintain forklift certification
• 1+ Years prior factory experience preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math knowledge
• Proficient physical shape- able to lift 25 lbs. regularly
• Proficiency in English (reading & speaking)
• Safety-focused mindset
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Attention to detail
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Self-motivated
• Able to work collaboratively with others
• Willingness to learn & take direction