Metal Finisher #1, 2nd Shift

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Saco (ME); Vor Ort; USD 37.195 - 39.950; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Gain Sharing Program

401k plan

Medical insurance

Zusammenfassung

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT) in Saco, ME seeks a Metal Finisher #1 for 2nd shift to set up and operate finishing equipment, inspect finished parts, and ensure compliance with military specifications.

The role requires following established directives and maintaining quality across phosphate coating processes, with emphasis on safe operation and accurate reporting of results.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED; demonstrated ability to follow instructions and perform duties safely.

Aufgaben

• Collect samples of phosphate coating solutions weekly and analyze acidity per work instructions.
• Operate abrasive cleaning equipment and inspect parts to ensure finish quality.
• Process items through heat-treat oven during coating cycles and maintain related logs.
• Load, unload and recondition finishing media; protect items from damage during processing.
• Apply rust inhibitors and use gauges to verify final specifications; lift trays and racks as needed.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Metal Finisher #1, 2nd Shift

Job Details

• Job Locations US-ME-Saco
• Requisition ID 2026-36711
• Position Type Full Time
• Position Classification On-Site
• Job Function Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Metal Finisher #1 sets up and operates metal finishing equipment such as vibrators, tumbling barrels, shakers, magnetic separators and phosphate coating processes. Inspects parts for rust and scale and is responsible for quality of the work done on all parts leaving the phosphate coating area on his respective shift. Follows established company directives, policies, military specifications, quality documents and manufacturing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of phosphate coating solutions weekly. Daily analyzes phosphate solution for total and free acid as described in appropriate work instruction. Adds appropriate chemicals, prepares and runs samples for salt spray and coating weight testing daily per work instructions.
• Operate abrasive cleaning equipment such as grit blast machines. Use abrasive sanding discs, belts, wheels, which include buffing, polishing wheels, and compounds. Use trichloroethylene vapor degreaser, acid descaler and caustic cleaning compounds. Plugs or masks parts as necessary to protect items from abrasive or coating processes. May mix various types or combinations of abrasives depending on size, design, and material in order to meet specified finish. Adds Medias as they wear down in size. Also determines when cycles may be stopped to additional parts.
• Processes designated items through a heat treat oven during phosphate coating cycles to prevent hydrogen embrittlement. Maintain daily logs of items that are heat treated in compliance with company and government directives. May start up, shut off and adjust oven temperatures.
• Monitors condition of finishing media for glazed, loaded, or dull, appearance. Recondition media as necessary. Uses electrical hoist or manually lifts trays, baskets, and racks containing parts to be finished. Loads and unloads items from the various finishing processes.
• Protect finished items from corrosion by applying oil or other rust inhibitors. Uses gages during final sanding, buffing and polishing operations to ensure designated specifications. Maintain cleanliness and serviceable condition of equipment by practicing good housekeeping policies. Physical capacity requirements for this position require the incumbent to be able to lift 35 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. on occasion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required. No supervision required as to the mechanics of the job. Must be capable of performing all tasks and duties of Metal Finisher #2 and #3. May be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate. Required to perform other duties as directed by supervision and follow detailed instructions.

Pay

• The hourly rate for this position is $27.55

Additional Compensation

• Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
• Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan.
• Additional benefits may be available as set forth in this location's applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paid Time Off

• Employees covered by the location's Collective Bargaining Agreement will receive paid time off as set forth in the agreement.