Metal Finisher/Paint Line - 3rd Shift

Bci-Burke-Company,-LLC-1; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Benefits package

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Company lunches/summer incentives

Job summary

Burke is seeking a dual-role Metal Finisher to join our third shift team in Fond du Lac, WI. You will also assist on the paint line as needed, with a starting shift at 6:00pm. The role focuses on high-quality playground equipment from design to finish, supporting production drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities include metal finishing and paint line prep, loading, wrapping, labeling, and ensuring on-time shipments. We offer on-the-job training, shift premium, and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Must read production drawings and schematics.
• Basic to intermediate math skills.
• Ability to follow directions and safety procedures.
• Able to work independently and be detail oriented.
• Passion for accuracy and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Metal Finishing: smooth surfaces on welded components, inspect parts, repair as needed, use grinders, sanders, files and measuring tools.
• Paint Line: load/unload parts on automated powder coat line, wrap and label parts, ensure line capacity and on-time delivery.

Skills

Read drawings

Math skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Join Our Movement!

We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities all around the world! Be part of something bigger with Burke by Joining Our Movement! We’re looking for someone who would love a dual role: Metal Finisher and also helping out on our Paint Line as needed. We have full time positions available on third shift starting at 6:00pm.

What Moves You?

We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of innovation and enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)!

The Role – What You’ll Do!

This role helps us deliver high-quality play and playground equipment to communities around the world by:

Metal Finishing:

• Operate hand grinders and other tools to ensure smooth surfaces of all welded components
• Reading and interpreting production drawings to produce quality product
• Examining parts for quality and spot welding to repair any parts that don’t meet quality standards or tolerances
• Use sanders, grinders, hand brushes, hand files, welding unit, tape measure and other equipment and tools to properly grind, polish and finish the parts

Paint Line:

• Properly preparing, loading, and unloading a variety of playground steel/tubing parts on and off the automated powder coat paint line system
• Removing, wrapping, and labeling completed parts by hand and readying them for shipment or storage
• Ensuring the paint line remains at full capacity to guarantee our customers receive their playgrounds on time

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, you will be regularly required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and be able to reach with your hands and arms. On a regular basis, we will need you to be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours.

Teamwork

We have an awesome team at Burke and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication. Oh, and you need to have a passion for play!

Added Bonus

This position offers on-the-job training and a unique opportunity to learn new skills and develop with a growing company. What’s in it for you?

• Performance based competitive pay
• Benefits Package for full time employees
• 401K with a company match
• PTO, 3 weeks of vacation on start date & paid holidays
• Company provided lunches/summer incentive programs
• $3.00 shift premium for third shift
• $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications That Move Us!

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to read production drawings and schematics
• Basic to Intermediate Math Skills
• Ability to follow direction and safe operating procedures
• Ability to work independently and be detail orientated
• Passion for accuracy and willingness to learn

Burke is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.