Chemical Finisher I

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Medical Systems, LLC in Bartlett, TN seeks a Chemical Finisher to apply finishing processes to products, including cleaning, passivation, and electro-polish steps, following EMS specifications.

The role emphasizes strict quality, proper documentation per GDP, and safe chemical handling. Teamwork is essential, with responsibilities ranging from line clearance to reporting non-conformances and maintaining clean equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with regulated environment documentation/quality.
• Ability to handle chemicals safely and follow safety requirements.
• Fluency in English reading/writing required.
• Able to stand for most of the shift and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process parts per customer prints and EMS specifications.
• Maintain high quality in the work area.
• Keep equipment clean and organized; ensure line clearance.
• Identify non-conforming products and notify management.
• Record production using Job Boss system and ensure GDP-compliant documentation.
• Escalate equipment issues needing repair or adjustment.
• Support EMS Quality Policy and Objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Documentation/Quality

Chemicals handling

Safety awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-area work

English literacy

Vision requirements

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

A Chemical FinishI job typically involves working with various chemicals and equipment to apply finishing processes to products.

Description

• Cleaning – is to remove all processing fluids, metal finishing compounds, glass bead, etc.
• Passivation - is using nitric or citric acid to remove free iron from the surface and forms a protective rust resistant layer on stainless materials.
• Electro-polish - is an electrochemical process that removes microscopic material form the surface.
• Spinner – is a deburring machine uses small stainless-steel pins and magnets to deburr parts.
• Heat Treat – is the process of heating and cooling metal to change their microstructure in a way that will produce desired properties.
• All parts have to pass through this area to meet any and all customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Chemical Finishers process parts according to the customer print and or EMS specifications.
• Maintain a high degree of quality in your work area or station.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and organization for your benefit and that of your fellow employees.
• Maintain line clearance at all times.
• Identify non-conforming product and notify appropriate personnel or management.
• Record production through Job Boss system.
• Check to ensure all documentation (routers, inspection sheets, etc.) is filled in correctly and completely following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to elevate issues or concerns that require review of equipment for repair or adjustment to the Production.
• Support the EMS Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
• Perform Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Experience understanding proper documentation/quality requirements for a regulated environment.
• Basic knowledge of proper handling of chemicals.
• Understand relevant Safety requirements.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in multiple areas as needed.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Restrictions
• Good vision either natural or thru correction (Glasses/Contacts lens) is needed for this position. Ability to see colors.
• Ability to bend, stoop, grip, reach and lift up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Able to stand the majority of the shift to perform duties.