Metal Finishing Technician - 1st Shift

Motobilt, Inc.; Ozark (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Motobilt Inc. in Ozark, Alabama, seeks a full-time Metal Finishing Technician to join the team. You will operate angle grinders and DA sanders to shape and finish metal parts, securing pieces in fixtures and ensuring parts meet specifications.

The role requires familiarity with power tools, strong work ethic, and a high school diploma. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and a family-owned environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Sanding or grinding experience preferred.
• Previous experience with power tools.
• Must be punctual and possess a strong work ethic.
• Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Position and secure workpiece in holding fixture or directly to machine table.
• Operate grinding tools such as angle grinder and DA sander safely.
• Inspect parts for even finishes and conformance to specs.
• Select grinding wheels and speeds according to material properties.
• Set rotation speeds and feed rates using controls and dials.
• Verify dimensions of ground workpieces against specifications.
• Possess experience with a material, product, or grinder size as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.
• Perform simple maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Read tape measures and operate common hand tools including forklift.

Skills

Punctual

Strong work ethic

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Angle grinder

DA sander

Forklift

Measuring tape

Job description

Motobilt Inc., located in Ozark, Alabama is growing and looking to add a full-time Metal Finishing Technician to their dynamic team.

Motobilt, Inc. is a leading source for aftermarket Jeep and Truck Accessories. Motobilt has quickly become known for high-quality products and services in the off-road community. We offer products from many of your favorite name brands including, bumpers, LED light bars, LED Light Bar Mounts, brackets, tabs, and more.

As a member of our Metal Finishing Team, your team’s hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm with an hour for lunch and two short breaks. With the use of an angle grinder and DA sander, you are able to manipulate and smooth metal to perfection with your own two hands (and your tools, of course).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Positions and secures workpiece in holding fixture, or directly to machine table
• Ability to safely and effectively operate grinding tools such as angle grinder, DA sander, cut-off wheels
• Exam parts for even finishes when complete
• Selects grinding wheel and speeds, for each operation according to knowledge of metal properties and abrasives, and mounts wheel on spindle
• Moves controls and reads dials to set rotation speeds and feed rates
• Verifies dimensions of the ground workpiece for conformance to specifications.
• May be required to have experience with a particular material, product, or precision level, or with a grinder of a particular size, type, or trade name
• Ability to safely lift up to 70 lbs.
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required
• Perform simple maintenance and repairs as required
• Must be able to Read Tape Measure, use a pry bar, be trained on, and operate a forklift, use a hammer, wrenches, grinder, and all common hand tools

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Sanding or grinding experience preferred.
• Previous experience with power tools.
• Must be punctual and possess a strong work ethic
• Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment.

Compensation:

$20.00/hr. (must pass grind test)

At Motobilt, our products are designed in-house and Made in the USA. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders and innovators.

Benefits include:

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) health insurance with the company paying a portion of the monthly premium, available after 90 days of continuous employment. Employees receive 40 hours of vacation and 40 hours of personal time after one year of service, along with 7 paid holidays each year. The company also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, as well as company-paid life insurance coverage. Employees are paid weekly through direct deposit every Friday and enjoy the added benefit of working for a family-owned small business.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Angle Sanders: 1 year (Required)
• Hand tools: 1 year (Required)