2nd Shift Metal Finisher - Precision Surface Finisher

JC Ford Company; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Benefits

401K

Job summary

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN is seeking a metal finisher to remove dents and defects from metal surfaces and to polish, finish, and decorate parts. The role requires hands-on use of hand and power tools, reading blueprints, and ensuring precision and quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will work in a team, follow safety procedures, and document time and work completed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires basic arithmetic and measurement ability.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Grind, file, or sand metal surfaces using hand and power tools.
• Examine surfaces for dents, scratches, or defects.
• Repair dents with hammer dolly and solder.
• Smooth and finish surfaces to required spec using tools.
• Polish metal with polishing wheel or belt.
• Mount workpieces and verify dimensions with measuring devices.
• Follow safety procedures and document time/work in system.

Skills

Basic shop math

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Desire to learn

Quality focus

Follow instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Results-driven

Education

High school Diploma

GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

JC Ford Company in Columbia, TN is seeking a metal finisher to remove dents and defects from metal surfaces and to polish, finish, and decorate parts. The role requires hands-on use of hand and power tools, reading blueprints, and ensuring precision and quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will work in a team, follow safety procedures, and document time and work completed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.