Finishing Operator

Dauch; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Finishing Operator to inspect, finish, and package manufactured parts. You will operate deflash, grinding, and finishing equipment, perform quality checks, and document results to ensure defect-free products.

The role requires at least 1 year in manufacturing operations and a high school diploma or GED. The work involves handling con-rods, gauges, and various finishing machinery in a production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks using gauges, measurement devices and inspection equipment.
• Remove con-rods from gauges and verify dimensions with coin slot gauges.
• Inspect parts for visual and dimensional defects per quality standards.
• Transfer approved products to pack-out conveyor for shipment prep.
• Operate deflash equipment including robotic and CNC deflash machines.
• Operate rotary grinders, shot peening and related finishing equipment.
• Start up and shut down finishing equipment per procedures.
• Perform changeovers and equipment setups to support production schedules.
• Safely operate machine controls to maintain process performance.
• Identify and document non-conforming material per NCM procedures.

Education

High school diploma or General Education Degree

Tools

Gauges

Job description

Job Posting Title

Finishing Operator

Legal Entity

Metaldyne Sintered Ridgway, LLC (Ridgway Forge and Convent)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing final visual and quality inspections of manufactured parts to ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements. Identifies and removes non-conforming parts, performs required inspections, and accurately documents quality results to support the delivery of defect-free products. Responsible for supporting the finishing process by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting deflash, grinding, and finishing equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements. The Forge Finisher performs inspections, makes machine and tooling adjustments, completes production documentation, and ensures parts meet customer specifications.

Job Description:

• Conduct quality checks using gauges, measurement devices, and inspection equipment
• Remove connecting rods (con-rods) from gauges and verify dimensions using coin slot gauges
• Inspect parts for visual and dimensional defects in accordance with established quality standards
• Transfer approved product to the pack-out conveyor system for shipment preparation
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming material in accordance with quality proceduresOperate preliminary and finish deflash equipment, including robotic and CNC deflash machines
• Operate rotary grinders, shot peening equipment, and related finishing equipment
• Start up and shut down finishing equipment according to established procedures
• Perform changeovers and equipment setups to support production schedules
• Operate machine controls safely and effectively to maintain process performance
• Identify, document, and process non-conforming material in accordance with NCM procedures

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or General Education Degree Required
• Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.