Architectural Metal Finisher

DIHO Consulting USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DIHO Consulting USA in Houston seeks an experienced metal finishing technician to grind, polish, and finish architectural metals, including stainless steel. You will read shop drawings, inspect finished work, and collaborate with welders to ensure high-quality results.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, consistency across high-visibility components, and strict adherence to safety protocols in a fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret shop drawings and finish requirements.
• Experience in metal finishing or architectural metal fabrication preferred.
• Experience finishing stainless steel is a strong plus.
• Ability to produce consistent finishes on high-visibility components.
• Proper grinding, sanding, blending, and polishing techniques knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Grind, polish, blend, and finish stainless steel, aluminum, and other architectural metals.
• Finish handrails, guardrails, posts, frames, brackets, and custom components.
• Blend welds and seams for smooth, high-quality finishes.
• Achieve specified finishes such as brushed, satin, and polished.
• Remove scratches, weld marks, and surface imperfections.
• Use grinders, sanders, polishers, abrasives and finishing tools.
• Read shop drawings and ensure finish requirements are met.
• Inspect finished work for quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with welders and fabricators to meet standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with company procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality craftsmanship

Teamwork

Independent work

Shop drawings literacy

Manual dexterity

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Polishers

Finishing tools

Abrasives

Job description

Duties:

Grind, polish, blend, and finish stainless steel, aluminum, and other architectural metals.

Finish handrails, guardrails, posts, frames, brackets, and custom fabricated components.

Blend welds and seams to create smooth, consistent, high-quality finishes.

Achieve specified finishes, including brushed, satin, and polished finishes.

Remove scratches, weld marks, discoloration, and surface imperfections.

Use grinders, sanders, polishers, abrasives, hand tools, and other finishing equipment.

Read shop drawings and understand project finish requirements.

Inspect completed work for quality, consistency, and appearance.

Coordinate with welders and fabricators to ensure components meet quality standards.

Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements:

Previous experience in metal finishing, polishing, grinding, or architectural metal fabrication preferred.

Experience finishing stainless steel is highly preferred.

Knowledge of proper grinding, sanding, blending, and polishing techniques.

Ability to produce consistent finishes on high-visibility architectural components.

Experience using grinders, sanders, polishers, and other finishing tools.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.

Ability to identify and correct surface imperfections.

Ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team.

Experience with architectural railings, decorative metals, or custom metalwork is a strong plus