Metal Finisher - Precision Manufacturing Oxford, MI

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance (family included)

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Michigan is looking for a metal finisher to support aerospace and defense metal parts manufacturing. Candidates should have experience in metal finishing processes and operate various tools for quality inspections.

The position offers a range of benefits including 100% employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, and advancement opportunities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and the role requires adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with manufacturing and/or heat-treating.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail required.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Grind, sand, clean, and polish metal parts.
• Straightening metal parts using various tools and techniques.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Document logs and heat treat times using ERP System.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Knowledge of metallurgy

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Basic mathematics

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Precision gauges

Job description

Barron Industries is hiring a metal finisher for our precision manufacturing plant to support our growing aerospace and defense metal parts casting manufacturing operations. If you have experience with metal finishing and straightening of metal parts, this is a great opportunity to step into advanced manufacturing.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance (family included)
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Aerospace & defense manufacturing (cutting-edge parts)
• Advancement opportunities in a high-demand specialty

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Metal Finishing: Grind, sand, clean and polish metal parts to remove scratches, gates and surface defects using grinders, sanders, color-blasting & wheelabrating equipment.
• Straightening: Moving parts slightly to remove warping, bends or twists in metal parts by using hammers, presses, heat and compression to restore proper alignment.
• Heat Treat Straightening: Operating ovens to heat metal parts to specific temperatures; utilizing compression press to remove distortion from heated parts.
• Quality Inspection: Using precision tools such as Go No-Go gauges, calibers, straight-edges, micrometers and other equipment to inspect parts against blueprints and/or specifications, ensuring accurate dimensions.
• Documentation: Utilizing our ERP System (PLEX) to document accurate logs and heat treat times, temperatures, results and move tags as appropriate.
• Safety Compliance: Follow strict safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience with manufacturing and/or heat-treating with knowledge of metallurgy preferred.
• High School or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing small parts, completing the following process:
  • Bench Assembly, machining, deburring, cleaning, grit blasting and parts identification
• Ability to use common measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, (pin, thread, indicator, height), optical comparators, etc.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Proficiency with basic mathematics and computer applications
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Manager of Manufacturing Operations

Compliance Statements

Barron Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including ITAR and EAR regulations. Applicants are required to be legal U.S. residents.