Phosphate Coating & Metal Finisher - 2nd Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Saco, ME seeks a Metal Finisher #1 on 2nd shift to set up and operate finishing equipment, inspect parts, and ensure quality after phosphate coating. The role requires basic high school education, ability to follow detailed instructions, and physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

You will work under established directives and document processes. Join a team that adheres to safety, military specifications and company policies while contributing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of phosphate coating solutions weekly.
• Daily analyzes phosphate solution for total and free acid as described in work instruction.
• Prepare and run samples for salt spray and coating weight testing daily per work instructions.
• Operate abrasive cleaning equipment such as grit blast machines.
• Use abrasive sanding discs, belts, wheels, buffing, polishing wheels and compounds.
• Mask parts to protect items from abrasive or coating processes.
• Add Medias as they wear down in size and determine when cycles may be stopped to finish more parts.
• Process items through a heat treat oven during phosphate coating cycles and maintain daily logs.
• Load and unload items from finishing processes and ensure proper handling.
• Apply oil or rust inhibitors to protect finished items from corrosion.
• Use gauges during final sanding, buffing and polishing operations to meet specifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Saco, ME seeks a Metal Finisher #1 on 2nd shift to set up and operate finishing equipment, inspect parts, and ensure quality after phosphate coating. The role requires basic high school education, ability to follow detailed instructions, and physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

You will work under established directives and document processes. Join a team that adheres to safety, military specifications and company policies while contributing