Finishing Associate - 1st Shift

Buck-Company-LLC; Quarryville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Buck Company LLC in Quarryville, PA, is seeking a Finishing Associate for the 1st shift. You will finalize metal castings, remove defects, and ensure quality before delivery. Training is provided, and a stable manufacturing career is emphasized in a team-oriented environment.

The role supports cross-training across production lines and requires safety‑minded, reliable team players who can lift up to 50 lbs and stand long hours on a factory floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Strong reliability and punctual attendance for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial grinding devices to remove excess metal for a flawless finish.
• Use gate-breakers and hammers for initial casting prep and separation.
• Perform quality checks and sort castings by type and quality.
• Adhere to safety policies and quality protocols.
• Cross-train to support production floor needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety conscious

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinding equipment

Gate-breakers

Hammers

Job description

Finishing Associate - 1st Shift
Location: 897 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566-9714
Work Hours: 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

Cast your career with Buck Company!

Buck Company LLC is looking for a Finishing Associate to join our team in Quarryville, PA . This role is absolutely essential to our quality assurance process—you will be the final step in preparing our high-quality metal castings for our customers. We are passionate about training and development, providing you with the skills you need to succeed in a stable manufacturing career.

At Buck Company LLC, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Expertly operate various industrial grinding devices to remove excess metal (such as parting lines and rough edges) from metal castings, achieving a flawless final product.


• Utilize specialized equipment, including gate-breakers and hammers, for initial casting preparation and separation.


• Conduct thorough quality checks on finished parts, identifying and sorting castings based on type and quality standards. (Knowledge of casting defects is a plus, but we provide comprehensive training!)


• Maintain strict compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and quality protocols.


• Actively participate in essential cross-training opportunities to broaden your skill set and contribute flexibly across the production floor.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


• Ability to safely lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs regularly.


• Ability to stand for long periods in a non-climate-controlled, industrial environment.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance—reliability is key for our 2nd Shift operations.


• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team-based production environment.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to comprehend instructions and accept coaching and mentoring.


• Proven ability to adhere to and successfully perform job functions consistent with Buck Company's strict safety policy.


• Previous experience or knowledge related to metal casting defects or industrial finishing is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family


• Training opportunities


• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays


• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: Buck Company LLC, located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, is a family-owned foundry dedicated to melding tradition with precision. For decades, we’ve been manufacturing high-quality metal castings, serving over 55 different industries. Our skilled team takes pride in hands-on workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment, and an unwavering commitment to integrity—delivering products built to last and service rooted in trust.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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