Metal Finisher I

Tecomet, Inc; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet, Inc is seeking a Metal Finisher I to perform finishing operations such as deburring, grinding and polishing in alignment with job orders. The role includes sand blasting, quality inspections per specifications, and proper setup of finishing equipment to ensure correct finishes.

Applicants should be comfortable working with common hand tools, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety standards. The position emphasizes efficiency and teamwork in a structured manufacturing environment,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Experience using hand tools, sanders and grinders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic finishing operations: deburring, hand grinding, polishing, break edges.
• Operate sand blasting using a blast cabinet and select appropriate media.
• Conduct visual inspections to verify surface finishes per specs/blueprints.
• Set up and operate finishing equipment ensuring proper finish.
• Acquire Production Approval when specified on job router or work order.
• Count parts before starting and after completing operations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspace; follow 5S practices.
• Support production goals with additional duties as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Lean practices

Education

GED/HiSET

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

This Metal Finisher I position will perform finishing operations according to specifications documented on the job order. Other production tasks such as sandblasting and/or operating a tumbler will be performed in a timely and efficient manner. This is accomplished by maintaining Tecomet's principles of Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Innovations.

Principle Responsibilities

• Perform basic finishing operations, including deburring, hand grinding, and polishing, break edges.
• Perform sand blasting using a blast cabinet to put a finish on parts and become proficient knowing what blasting medium should be used for various operations.
• Conduct visual inspections to achieve surface finishes per specifications and blueprints.
• Perform required set‑ups and operation of the appropriate finishing equipment ensuring correct equipment is utilized to apply proper finish.
• Acquire Production Approval (PA) when specified on job router or work order.
• Counts parts before beginning to work on job and when finished before moving on to next operation.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety guidelines.
• Actively participates in 5S daily operator checklist responsibilities.
• Additional duties may be assigned by production supervisor to meet company production goals.

Credentials/Experience

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED or HiSET)
• Experience working hand tools, sanders, and grinders preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Accurately use all measuring equipment and to read basic blueprints.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions under direction of supervisor.
• Listening, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret quality standards and work orders; ability to communicate clearly on quality issues with the production team.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures and to report all unsafe activities to supervisor.
• Able to meet production metrics as required for position.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements per the employee handbook policy.
• Able to communicate respectfully with others and work in a team environment.
• Learn and practice daily any/all Lean practices introduced in the area.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled