2nd Shift Finishing Operator - Sign-On Bonus

Matthews Memorialization; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,230 - 33,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages starting at $20.40 /

Sign-on bonus $500 after 6 months

Job stability: 175-year history

Medical, Dental & Vision with HSA

Earned Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Education assistance

Dependent scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Matthews International is seeking a Finishing Operator on the 2nd shift (1:30 pm–10:00 pm, Mon–Fri with some Saturday overtime) to join our manufacturing team in Pittsburgh. This role blends hands-on finishing tasks with quality control to support a stable, long-term career in a safety‑first environment.

You’ll work across belting, chasing, coating, drilling, sandblasting, painting, packing and shipping, ensuring each piece meets specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of finishing experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across the organization, and with internal and external clients.
• Work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude; able to use hand tools, power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product at workstation to determine required work.
• Determine required finish operation based on production order and ticket.
• Perform finish processes that meet quality standards.
• Transfer product to and from workstation safely.
• Observe safety precautions, rules, and regulations.
• Belting: belt AIB, VA memorials, and regular memorials; change belts as needed and perform end-of-shift procedure.
• Chasing: examine castings, chase needed areas, pound down welds, fill small holes, chase surface, letters, ribbons, emblems, vase holes edges, and ornamentation with appropriate tools.
• Clear coating: operate clear booth controls, purge paint gun, and perform end-of-shift procedures.
• Drilling and tapping of markers.
• General cleaning: operate sand blaster and hand blaster.
• Hand polishing: use air tools and perform end-of-shift procedures.
• Oxidation: prepare castings, perform oxidation, apply basic techniques, and follow end-of-shift procedures.
• Packing & shipping: conduct final quality inspection, then pack and ship castings.
• Painting: operate sand blaster and hand blaster.
• Handfinishing: work with a microscope, engrave, and sharpen rotary dies; inspect parts for incoming and outgoing quality control.
• Maintain work area and all equipment needed to complete the job.
• Assume additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Project management

Planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

Matthews International is seeking a Finishing Operator on the 2nd shift (1:30 pm–10:00 pm, Mon–Fri with some Saturday overtime) to join our manufacturing team in Pittsburgh. This role blends hands-on finishing tasks with quality control to support a stable, long-term career in a safety‑first environment.

You’ll work across belting, chasing, coating, drilling, sandblasting, painting, packing and shipping, ensuring each piece meets specifications.