Finish Technician Level 1

Imaging Business Machines, LLC; Irondale (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Imaging Business Machines, LLC seeks a Level 1 Finish Technician to deburr parts and manage pem/dip/paint processes, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing aluminum finish. The role requires basic polishing/sanding skills, familiarity with paint behavior on aluminum, and epoxy filler usage to cover defects.

You will support fabrications and maintain a clean, organized work area. The candidate should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work with a team to complete shop orders, keep tools organized,

Qualifications

• A 2-year technical degree is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of finish polishing or sanding, including hand filing.
• Must understand how paint lays over aluminum parts and its esthetic impact.
• Must be familiar with using body/two-part epoxy filler to cover cracks and defects.
• Proficient in electrical and/or mechanical assemblies; strong eye-hand dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate finish is applied to parts.
• Keep finish tools neat and in their proper place.
• Dispose of scrap metal, slugs, debris properly.
• Fill out shop orders accurately with correct part quantities.
• Stack parts correctly for press brakes and bending.
• Maintain a clean deburr area daily and support inventory for Fabrication.

Skills

Finish polishing

Hand filing

Paint over aluminum

Epoxy filler application

Electrical/mechanical assemblies

Eye-hand dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

2-year technical degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE

Level 1 Finish Technician works to deburr parts and pem/dip/paint parts. The ideal candidate has the basic knowledge of working with any kind of finish polishing or sanding, including using a hand file. This position will inspect welded aluminum parts to ensure they are esthetically pleasing to the eye. The ideal candidate must be familiar with how paint lays over aluminum parts and how that may affect the esthetic appearance after paint. The candidate must also be familiar with using body/two-part epoxy filler to cover cracks and other defects on aluminum parts. This candidate must have the ability to work in a timely and efficient manner to meet shop deadlines.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with appointed employee to make sure appropriate finish is applied to parts.
• Work with appointed employee to make sure all finish tools are kept neat and in their proper place
• Keep shards of scrap metal, slugs, skeletons and all other debris properly disposed of
• Work with appointed employee to be shop order is properly filled out being careful of part quantities
• Work with appointed employee to make sure the manner in which parts going to the press brakes for bending are stacked
• Keep the deburr area policed on a daily basis not allowing any dust, debris etc. to build up and to maintain a clean work area.
• Clerical duties as assigned: Assembling shop orders, shop packets, printing drawings and labels for the master QA filing cabinets as well as helping manage the inventory of office supplies for the Fabrication department.

PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A 2-year technical degree is preferred for this position but not required. A high school diploma or GED equivalent and work experience is acceptable
• Basic knowledge of working with any kind of finish polishing or sanding, including using a hand file
• Must be familiar with how paint lays over aluminum parts and how that may affect the esthetic appearance after paint.
• Must be familiar with using body/two-part epoxy filler to cover cracks and other defects on aluminum parts.
• Must possess proficient and knowledgeable skills for electrical and/or mechanical assemblies and possess excellent eye hand dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently

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