Finishing Tech

Duravant; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Paid holidays & PTO

Community involvement

Job summary

Marlen, part of the Duravant family, seeks a reliable Finishing Tech to prepare materials for welding, grinding, polishing, and media blasting. You will operate grinders, pneumatic tools, saws, welding machines, and forklifts as required, ensuring surfaces are prepped and finished pieces meet specifications.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years of metal fabrication experience, basic blueprint reading, and the ability to use a tape measure and computer systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in metal fabrication.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints and use a tape measure.
• Basic ability to use computer systems.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Abrade surfaces to remove scale, paint, grease, and dirt.
• Prep work surfaces with masking film, tape, and rubber.
• Read blueprints and work orders; interpret specs.
• Operate bead blast equipment and load parts safely.
• Inspect finished pieces for conformance to specs.
• Perform daily housekeeping of blast area and equipment.
• Operate a forklift safely and as needed.
• Support supervisor with additional duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpreting measurements

Computer literacy

Communication

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma / Equivalency

Tools

Tape measure

Computer systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Marlen - Riverside, MO 64150Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: 0%Job Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingMarlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.

As a Duravant Family Company, Marlen participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a reliable and eager candidate to fill our Finishing Tech position. The Finishing Tech operator/deburr prepares all materials and parts for the necessary operations (weld, grind/polish, and media blast). Uses grinders, pneumatic sanding tools, saws, and welding machines from time to time. Performs a variety of tasks in the fabricating department. Proficient operating forklift, overhead hoist, and media blast.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abrade surfaces of metal to remove any scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt.
• Be responsible for prepping work surfaces with masking film, tape, and rubber.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Shovel or pour abrasives into machine hopper or reclaimer.
• Perform safe loading of parts on racks, pallets, or mats inside the blast booth.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through the nozzle.
• Safely and efficiently set up and operate bead blast machine.
• Examine finished pieces for proper conformance to specifications.
• Perform daily checks and housekeeping of blast booth and corresponding work area.
• Operate a forklift safely.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or team lead.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in metal fabrication required.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measure.
• Basic ability to use computer systems
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas.
• Must be able to work overtime including some weekends when workload requires this.

Pre-Employment Verifications: Must satisfactorily pass background check, and post-offer drug screen, physical and agility test prior to employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, kneel, crawl and climb. The employee occasionally works at heights and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Travel in a car or plane is not usually required but may on rare occasions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The work area is not completely temperature-controlled so can be hot and cold at times. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EEO Statement

Marlen International ("Marlen") maintains a drug-free workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Marlen Human Resources Department to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements, Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Must satisfactorily pass background check, post-offer drug screen, and physical prior to employment. Marlen participates in E-Verify.