METAL FINISHING-ARCHITECTURAL GRINDER

Innovated Machine; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc. in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking an expert Metalfinishing technician to grind, sand, deburr and prepare sheet metal parts for painting or powder coating on first, second, or third shift.

The Grind operator will use hand tools and power tools such as sanders, grinders and belt sanders, adhere to safety rules, train others, and maintain efficient performance in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sheetmetal finishing techniques.
• Experience with sanding and grinding media and their proper use.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools including but not limited to sander, grinder, belt sander.
• Experience with various types of metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum).
• Experience finishing thin or light gauge sheet metal in preparation for painting or powder coating.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience training others.
• Safety conscious behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lift and position workpieces, manually, onto tables.
• Use electric or air operated grinder to polish, remove weld marks, and/or remove paint.
• Identify correct type and grit of sanding or grinding media.
• Transport goods using carts, pallet jacks or by hand, between work station and paint department.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs, reach, bend, pull, and push.
• Must be able to use hand held electric or pneumatic grinder/sander at waist level, and up to eye level, as product may be on table, or freestanding.
• Position requires standing on feet for entire shift.
• Keep work area clean and observe all safety rules; wear proper safety equipment.
• Work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Follow verbal and written instruction.
• Other general labor duties as required.

Skills

Sheetmetal finishing techniques

Sanding media knowledge

Hand tools and power tools

Metal types (steel, stainless, Al)

Finishing thin gauge metal

Following instructions

Training others

Safety consciousness

Tools

Sander

Grinder

Belt sander

Job description

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc., is looking for an expert Metalfinishing technician. The Grind operator will grind, sand, debur, or otherwise prepare custom sheet metal fabricated parts and enclosures for powder coating (painting). Experiencepreparing metal products for painting or powder coating is required. Hours are 1st shift 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,2nd shift 3:30 p.m.. to 12:00 a.m., & 3rd shift 10:30 p.m. to 7:00a.m.

Monday through Friday, with overtime available. $18.00 to $25.00 perhour.

A successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of sheetmetal finishing techniques;
• Understanding of different sanding & grinding media and their proper use;
• Experience using hand tools and power tools including but not limited to sander, grinder, belt sander;
• Experience with various types of metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum);
• Experience finishing thin or light gauge sheet metal in preparation for painting or powder coating;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Experience training others;
• Safety conscious behavior.

Job duties include:

• Lift and position workpieces, manually, onto tables.
• Use electric or air operated grinder to polish, remove weld marks, and/or remove paint.
• Identify correct type and grit of sanding or grinding media.
• Transport goods using carts, pallet jacks or by hand, between work station and paint department.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs, reach, bend, pull, and push. Must be able to use hand held electric or pneumatic grinder/sander at waist level, and up to eye level, as product may be on table, or freestanding. Position requires standing on feet for entire shift.
• Keep work area clean and observe all safety rules; wear proper safety equipment.
• Work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Follow verbal and written instruction.
• Other general labor duties as required.

About Us

Innovated Machine & Tool Co., Inc. is a contract manufacturer, in Newport News, Virginia. In business for over 40 years, westrive

to give excellent customer service by providing accurately

manufactured sheet metal parts, on time, every time.

It is our goal to provide our Employees with a safe and clean workplace, equitable wages, and equal opportunity regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

We are a drug & alcohol free environment.

Great benefits include:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

We are just off I64 Exit 250, convenient to Hampton, Newport News,Williamsburg, Gloucester, and more.

Innovated Machine & Tool Co. is featured in The Fabricator - August 2013 edition for being a cutting edge leader in the metal fabrication business!