Machine Shop Assistant - Weekend Shift

Zaniboni Lighting Co.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaniboni Lighting Co. in Florida is seeking a machine shop assistant for the weekend shift to support parts preparation at different stages of machining.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am to 6:30pm with possible bonus hours; Rate: $20 per hour. Join a hands-on metal shop focused on quality and safety, with ongoing training and strict drug-free workplace policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work weekend shifts and stand for long periods.
• Good communication and reliable, team-focused.
• Able to follow safety rules and instructions.
• Dexterity and accuracy with hand tools and small parts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and deburring of metal parts.
• Polish and finish surfaces to a mirror-like appearance on stainless/metal parts.
• Grind or smooth welds and rough edges as part of prep for assembly.
• Load/unload aluminum parts and organize workspace and tools.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Assist with basic material handling and shop organization.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong communication

Reliable

Positive attitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Polisher

Grinder

Job description

We are hiring a machine shop assistant to support the weekend shift. This role helps with the preparation of parts at different stages of the machining process, so they are ready for assembly.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am to 6:30pm - with bonus hours when you work the complete shift.

Rate: $20 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Metal cleaning, clean different types of metal with chemical cleaners
• Deburring, clean small machined parts by deburring rough edges to make a smooth from the cuts made by the CNC Machines
• Polish, use a polisher to bring a smooth, mirror-like finish to the materials and parts. This will also include high-end stainless steel lights before they are shipped out
• Grinding, take down material and/or smooth out welds or surfaces to be welded at multiple stages of the manufacturing process
• Maintaining work space and assigned tools clean and orderly
• Help clean and organize the machine shop and welding areas
• Familiarity with materials and components
• Continuous training and learning of new products and materials on an ongoing basis
• Observe and follow safety rules and regulations specific to the work area
• Loading/unloading raw aluminum parts
• Cleaning parts for machining

Requirements:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in welding preparation
• Skilled with power tools such as polisher and grinder
• Reliable and accountable
• Good communication
• Positive attitude
• Skilled and dexterous with manual work
• Attentive and alert

Physical Demands:

Must have ability to lift, carry and stack product weighing between 35 and 45 pounds. Ability to stand a total of 8 hours per day, with breaks while occasionally bending, stooping, twisting, and do repetitive work for 2 to 4 hours at a time

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Florida Drug Free Workplace. The company requires all employees to complete a pre-employment 10 panel drug screen; employment status will be dependent on ability to pass this screening and partake on a quarterly random screen.