Metal Finishing Technician - 1st Shift (Mon-Thurs, 5am-3:30pm)

Colonial Group; Mansfield (TX); Híbrido; USD 42 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Colonial Group is seeking a Metal Finishing Technician to perform grinding, polishing, buffing, and surface finishing to meet strict specifications. You will read work orders and blueprints, set up machines, and ensure parts meet quality standards through measurement and inspection.

You will operate CNC/milling/grinding equipment, adjust feeds and speeds, and troubleshoot machine issues while maintaining 6S standards and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualificações

• Three years of grinding and polishing metal experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders to verify specifications.
• Basic math and computer skills; able to perform visual quality inspections.

Responsabilidades

• Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe, injection molding, induction, or other semi-automated equipment.
• Inspect product for quality during production using calipers, micrometers, comparators, lasers, profilometers, and gauges; log findings.

Conhecimentos

Grinding and polishing metal

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Reading English (written)

Math and basic computing

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Caliper

Micrometer

Comparator

Laser Keyence

Profilometer

Gauges

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join a team where craftsmanship and attention to detail make a difference every day. As a Metal Finishing Technician, you\'ll play a vital role in producing high-quality components by performing grinding, polishing, buffing, and surface finishing operations to meet exact specifications. Your work will directly impact the quality, appearance, and performance of industry-leading products.

• Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe, injection molding, induction, multiple grinders, or other various types of semi-automated equipment or manually adjust final product per written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.
• Inspect product for quality throughout production run using a variety of measuring tools such as a caliper, micrometer, comparator, laser Keyence, profilometer, a variety of gauges, etc., record inspection findings, and write detailed downtime and other shift communications in a log book.
• Read work orders and blueprints to identify appropriate specifications for machine setup and product quality. Review work orders to ensure bill of materials are accurate and all inventory transactions are performed correctly.
• Perform offsets to the program and adjustments to the machine feed, speed, and axis points to ensure part specification and quality standards are maintained as necessary. Complex issues beyond basic offsets or equipment adjustments are reported to higher level for problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot minor or major machine issues by diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing, resetting, and sharpening machine tooling as necessary depending on assigned area.
• Perform machine set ups including, but not limited to, changing fixtures, tooling bars, dies, and selecting and loading the program.
• Perform general machine maintenance such as cleaning the machine, checking oil and coolant levels, and adding additional oil and coolant as necessary.
• Report accurate count of production parts, scrap, and labor hours by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry.
• Comply with established 6S standards and participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of experience in grinding and polishing metal.
• Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, or injection molding machines preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Ability to demonstrate basic math and computer skills and perform visual quality inspections.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.