Metal Prep Technician - Weekend Shift

SilencerCo; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SilencerCo is hiring a Metal Prep Technician in West Valley City, UT. The role is crucial in preparing parts for quality finishes, involving manual deburring, tumbling, and other finishing tasks.

Responsibilities include inspecting components for flaws, conducting surface preparation, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have experience in metal finishing and familiarity with manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts for imperfections before and after completion.
• Perform deburring, sand blasting, and surface preparation.
• Maintain and inspect equipment regularly.
• Conduct routine department upkeep and follow 5S guidelines.
• Identify and troubleshoot metal prep related issues.
• Collect data and ensure process effectiveness.
• Follow SilencerCo safety standards and protocols.
• Assist with other metal preparation duties as needed.

Skills

Experience with metal finishing processes

Ability to operate complex hand tools and industrial equipment

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Effective time management

Willingness to adapt to process improvements

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes

Comfort using power/air tools

Familiarity with SilencerCo products

Job description

Location

West Valley City, UT

Employment Type

Full Time

Shift

Weekend Shift - 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Friday- Sunday)

Position Description

At SilencerCo, our Metal Prep Technicians play a crucial role in preparing manufactured parts to achieve a high-quality finish. This role focuses on manual deburring, tumbling, heat treating, washing, and sandblasting, ensuring parts are properly cleaned, deburred, and prepared for coating.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Inspection – Inspect parts for imperfections such as dings, dents, scratches, weld flaws, and other common issues found in metal finishing jobs. All products must be thoroughly inspected before and after completion.
• Surface Preparation – Perform deburring, sand blasting, and other pre‑treatment processes to ensure proper adhesion and finish.
• Process Monitoring – Maintain equipment and regularly inspect machines for leaks or obvious wear and tear.
• Routine Maintenance – Conduct regular upkeep of the department, clean up regularly, and follow the 5S guidelines.
• Problem‑Solving – Identify and troubleshoot metal prep related issues, evaluate solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Data Collection & Quality Control – Use process control measurements and collect data to ensure process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Safety & Compliance – Follow all SilencerCo safety standards and procedures, including handling of chemicals, PPE requirements, and injury prevention protocols.
• General Metal Prep Tasks – Assist with other metal preparation duties as needed and support finish processes when necessary.

Results

• Team completion of priority orders.
• Value produced (by operator).
• Safety – Proactively identify and eliminate hazards within the workplace.
• Quality – Ensure products or services consistently meet high standards and customer expectations.
• Delivery – Keep up with demand and ensure products are delivered on time.
• Cost – Regularly participate in improvement projects that reduce production cost.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with metal finishing processes.
• Ability to operate complex hand tools and industrial equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective time management and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to adapt to process improvements and changes.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools, and quality control.
• Comfort using power/air tools for extended periods.
• Familiarity with SilencerCo products is a plus.

Required

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, part prints, process documentation, and work center guidelines.
• Pass a background check (initiated upon extension and acceptance of a job offer).