Finishing Specialist

PFI; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible working for certain roles

Job summary

PFI is seeking a skilled Stainless-Steel Finisher to join our San Antonio, TX manufacturing team. You will grind, blend, and polish stainless steel fabrications to meet strict quality and aesthetic standards, following engineering drawings and customer requirements.

A strong eye for grain direction and finish quality is essential. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in stainless steel grinding, blending and polishing preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools including grinders, sanders, buffers.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and finish specifications.
• Solid understanding of stainless steel characteristics, grain matching, and finishes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Grind, blend, and finish welded seams on stainless steel structures to ensure smooth, uniform surfaces.
• Remove weld discoloration, scratches, burrs, and defects with grinders and sanders.
• Achieve finishes like #4 brushed or mirror per drawings and specs.
• Inspect finished components visually and with tactile checks for quality.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspace following OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Stainless steel

Grinding

Blending

Polishing

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Tools

Angle grinders

Orbital sanders

Buffers

Straight-line sanders

Job description

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Employee Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible working for certain roles
• Professional development
• Years of Service awards

Locations

We have two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. – Algona, Iowa and San Antonio, Texas. Other corporate locations include headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, and manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Idaho. Our companies also have an international presence in the UK, Europe, and India.

Current Openings

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Position:Finishing Specialist Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Id:188 # of Openings:1 Job Title: Finishing Specialist Division: PFI FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade: NA Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-10% Revision Date: 10/19/2026 Reports To: Production Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Stainless-Steel Finisher to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for grinding, blending, and polishing stainless steel fabrications to meet strict quality and aesthetic standards. The ideal candidate has deep experience working with stainless steel, a strong understanding of grain directions, and the ability to achieve high-quality finishes ranging from satin to mirror polishes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. More specifically, the person will:

• Grind down, blend, and finish welded seams on stainless steel structures,
• ensuring smooth and uniform surfaces.
• Remove weld discoloration, scratches, burrs, and surface defects using angle
• grinders, belt sanders, and die grinders.
• Achieve specific finishes (such as #4 brushed or mirror finish) based on
• engineering drawings and customer requirements.
• Inspect finished components visually and tactually to ensure compliance with
• quality blueprints and zero-defect benchmarks.
• Select and manage appropriate abrasive materials, compound types, and
• equipment settings to maintain the integrity of thin-gauge metals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while adhering to all OSHA
• guidelines and PPE protocols.
• Plan and execute given tasks in a timely manner and within deadlines.
• Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
• Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
• Demonstrate regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform housekeeping in the area including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and cleaning tools and machines.
• Communicate positively with managers, peers, and customers, both internal and external.

QUALIFICATIONS& SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in stainless steel grinding, blending, and polishing within a manufacturing or fabrication shop is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools including angle grinders, orbital sanders, buffers, and straight-line sanders.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints, shop drawings, and finish specifications.
• Solid understanding of stainless steel characteristics, abrasive grit sequences, and grain matching.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES

• Valid Driver’s license required.

COMPETENCIES To perform this position successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens, seeks clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of equipment with assist available.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear alarms of equipment, hear customers, and to hear instructions from others.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fume or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, worldwide outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is MODERATE. Safety glasses, steel toe shoes and ear plugs in production areas or at customer facilities. Other PPE required in some customer facilities.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. PFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PFI.

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