Finishing Technician II: Precision Sanding & Leveling

Materion Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is hiring for a second-shift operator who sands or grinds rolled materials and sets up/operates leveling equipment and shears to meet strict specifications. The role supports rolling mills and demands basic math, measuring tool proficiency, and a safety-conscious attitude.

The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment with temperatures fluctuating and must have or obtain forklift/overhead crane licenses and lockout/tagout certification.

Qualifications

• High School or Vocational School Diploma and/or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience related production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills are required to perform necessary job functions.
• An understanding of basic measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers).
• Good communication skills including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with some machining experience is a plus.
• May require the use of fork trucks, overhead cranes, hand carts and hand tools.
• Must be capable of obtaining a fork truck license and/or overhead crane license and must obtain a lockout/tagout certification.

Responsibilities

• Sands or grinds rolled materials to remove surface imperfections and meet product specifications including but not limited to Class 1 requirements.
• Sets up and operates leveling equipment.
• Sets up and operates shears to ensure final product meets the required dimensional specs.
• Assists as needed in the handling of material at the rolling mills under the direction of the Rolling Mill Operator.
• Requires mechanical aptitude.
• Follows good safety practices, complies with PPE requirements and follows environmental policies.
• Must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance.
• Requires ability to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Production exp

Basic math

Measuring tools

Forklift license

Overhead crane license

Lockout/Tagout cert

Communication

Follow instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School/Vocational diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Materion Corporation is hiring for a second-shift operator who sands or grinds rolled materials and sets up/operates leveling equipment and shears to meet strict specifications. The role supports rolling mills and demands basic math, measuring tool proficiency, and a safety-conscious attitude.

The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment with temperatures fluctuating and must have or obtain forklift/overhead crane licenses and lockout/tagout certification.