Finishing Operator

Matthews International; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International in the United States is seeking a Finishing Operator to perform a range of finishing tasks including belting, chasing, coating, drilling, sandblasting, polishing, oxidation, packing and painting. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control and efficient material flow that supports production needs.

Responsibilities include inspecting at the workstation, selecting the correct finish operation, and safely moving products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years finishing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet apps.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, problem-solving and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication abilities; interpretive reasoning.
• Strong mathematical concept understanding.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization and with clients.
• Capable of working autonomously and in a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools and basic power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torches.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product at workstation to determine work required.
• Determine required finish operation based on production order and ticket.
• Perform finish processes meeting quality standards; review standards on site.
• Transfer product safely between workstations.
• Observe safety precautions and company rules.
• Perform belting, chasing, clear coating, drilling, tapping, sandblasting, polishing, oxidation, packing and shipping, and painting as required.
• Operate equipment and use a microscope for handfinishing and inspection of parts.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and equipment; assist with end-of-shift procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and accept additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Project management

Planning

Verbal & written communication

Mathematical proficiency

Collaborative relationships

Autonomy

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Tool usage

Forklifts/Welding equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

The Finishing Operator performs a variety of functions under the finishing area, which includes: belting, chasing, clear coating, drilling & tapping, sandblast operator, polisher operator, oxidation, packing & shipping, and painting. This position works to assure accuracy and quality control and promotes the flow of materials necessary to production.

• Visually inspects product at work station to determine work required.
• Determines required finish operation based upon production order and ticket.
• Performs finish process that meet quality standards of operation. Standards of operation are located on site for operators review and training.
• Transfers product to and from work station in a safe manner.
• Observes and follows safety precautions, rules and regulations.
• Belting: belting AIB, VA memorials, and regular memorials, changing belts as necessary and end of shift procedure.
• Chasing: examining castings and determining what needs chased, pounding down welds, filling small holes with shot, chasing the surface, letters, ribbons, emblems, vase holes edges, and ornamentation, using the appropriate tools.
• Clear Coating: performing clear coating operations, operating the clear booth controls, purging the paint gun, and end of shift procedures.
• Drilling and Tapping: drilling and tapping of markers.
• General Cleaning: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
• Hand Polishing: performing hand polishing, using air tools, and end of shift procedures.
• Oxidation: preparing castings for oxidation, performing oxidation, performing basic oxidation techniques, and end of shift procedures.
• Packing & Shipping: performing the final quality inspection of castings, then packing and shipping them.
• Painting: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
• Handfinishing: working with the aid of a microscope, engraving and sharpening rotary dies and inspecting parts for incoming and outgoing quality control.
• Responsible for maintaining work area and all equipment required to complete job.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of previous finishing experience preferred
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.