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Fenner PLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 6 months

Job summary

Fenner PLC is hiring for Level 1-3 Finisher roles in Lancaster, PA. Positions operate on 2nd and 3rd shifts with a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 6 months of employment. Finishing duties include welding setup, quality checks, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Level 1-3 Finishers progress from basic to advanced responsibilities, with opportunities to train others and manage complex finishing tasks while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate all welder styles and independently adjust equipment for proper weld.
• Able to follow standard table setup and adjust based on product type.
• Capable of using measuring tape and performing fractions/decimals math.

Responsibilities

• Operate all welder styles and independently adjust equipment for proper weld.
• Follow the standard table setup process and adjust setup based on product type.
• Utilize tape measure and perform measurements using fractions and decimals.
• Maintain quality by reviewing appearance and specifications; record quality data on the work order.
• Weld balanced weave jobs and other high-runners without supervision; meet throughput expectations.
• Diagnose problems and follow work instructions with limited supervision.
• Support continuous improvement and train Level 1 & 2 Finishers as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manual measurement

Process adjustment

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tape measure

Welding equipment

Quality control tools

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus awarded after 6 months of employment!

Available Shifts

2nd Shift : Monday - Friday; 3:00pm-11:30pm

3rd Shift : Sunday - Thursday; 10:00pm-6:30am

Level 1 Finisher

• Able to operate all welder styles and independently make adjustments to equipment for the proper weld.
• Able to follow the standard table setup process and identify adjustments to the setup based on the type of product being finished.
• Capable of using a measuring tape, and able to use math with fractions, decimals, and multiplication/addition.
• Maintains quality standards by reviewing product appearance and appropriate specifications
  • Utilizes tape measure to ensure width & length specifications are met
  • Able to correctly identify an unacceptable weld and make adjustments
  • Able to identify visual defects and adjust belt tension to correct
  • Performs quality checks and records quality information on the work order
  • Follows appropriate work instructions; reporting quality problems to engineering and supervision.
• Able to properly shear, inspect, and weld balanced weave jobs & other common high-runners without support
  • Able to consistently meet throughput expectations
• Supports the department by performing other tasks of equal or lesser job grades as required.
• Able to diagnose problems and follow work instructions with limited supervision
• Willingly supports the team in all efforts towards continuous improvement.
• Always Promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.

Level 2 Finisher

• Able to complete all of Level 1 Finisher responsibilities.
• Mastery of a large variety of Product Finishing Requirements, including:
  • Jobs that require adding custom attachments (flights, chain, side plates, etc.)
  • Jobs that require squaring & utilization of secondary tooling to complete (drills, jigs)
  • Jobs that require very tight, small welds (up to 84 count) or plasma cutting
  • Meets and occasionally exceeds throughput expectations
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems impacting product quality without supervision across the majority of products
• Willing to train Level 1 & 2 Finishers as required
• May be established as a Finishing Inspector
  • Responsible for signing off on product quality for peers
• Embraces flexibility within daily responsibilities and is willing to support however needed most
• Proactively offers ideas to drive continuous improvement

Level 3 Finisher

• Able to complete all of Level 1 & 2 Operator responsibilities
• Has been established as a Finishing Inspector:
  • Responsible for signing off on product quality for peers
  • Takes initiative to support and help guide peers with a mistake that has or could impact quality
  • Has established themselves a go-to resource in questions of product quality & problem solving
• Mastery of Finishing virtually every product made within the shop
  • Able to complete jobs with extremely tight specs (more than 84 count)
  • Consistently exceeds throughput expectations
  • Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and solve virtually all technical & complex problems without supervision
• Required to train others across all products and willingly supports others when they face difficulties – is required to be a designated trainer. This includes responsibility for:
  • Managing onboarding checklist
  • Monitoring the safety of training associates
  • Guiding and mentoring a new associate in all job tasks, when assigned
• Leads by example in willingness to be flexible and support the business however needed with a positive attitude
• Demonstrates leadership in providing ideas to drive continuous improvement

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