Industrial Parts Cleaner & Metal Finishing Tech

QPS Employment Group; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Itasca, IL is seeking a Parts Cleaner / Metal Finishing to perform cleaning, preparation, and restoration of parts to meet quality standards. The role involves using hand and power tools, removing contaminants, and inspecting parts for defects in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in tight spaces, and maintain safety and organization while potentially working overtime to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Comfortable in tight spaces and industrial environments.
• Able to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Willing to work long hours including overtime.
• Previous manufacturing or metal finishing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prepare, and restore parts per quality standards.
• Operate hand and power tools (pneumatic sanders, grinders, polishing/buffing).
• Remove rust, debris, paint, grease, and contaminants from parts and surfaces.
• Inspect parts for defects meeting specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following safety protocols.
• Assist with moving, loading, and positioning parts/materials.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic sanders

Electric grinders

Polishing equipment

Buffing equipment

Job description

QPS Employment Group in Itasca, IL is seeking a Parts Cleaner / Metal Finishing to perform cleaning, preparation, and restoration of parts to meet quality standards. The role involves using hand and power tools, removing contaminants, and inspecting parts for defects in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in tight spaces, and maintain safety and organization while potentially working overtime to meet production needs.