3rd Shift Finisher

Fenner Precision Polymers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Level 1/2/3 Finisher for a Sunday-Thursday night shift (10:00pm–6:30am) with a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 6 months. Responsibilities include operating welders, ensuring product quality, performing setup adjustments, and recording quality metrics on work orders.

A high school diploma is required, with a focus on precision and safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and potential training responsibilities for others in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all welder styles and adjust equipment for proper weld.
• Follow setup process and adjust based on product finish.
• Use measuring tape and perform math with fractions and decimals.
• Perform quality checks and record quality information on the work order.
• Report quality problems to engineering and supervision.
• Meet throughput expectations and support continuous improvement.
• Train Level 1 & 2 Finishers as needed.
• Assist in finishing inspections and approve product quality.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tape

Job description

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

The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday; 10:00pm - 6:30am.

Key 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 to 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
• Takes initiative to train others across all products and willingly supports others when they face difficulties – is a designated trainer
• 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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Environmental, Health & Safety Expectations:

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

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