Pre-Finisher

Allegion; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

HSA contributions

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Allegion in Snoqualmie, WA seeks a Pre-Finisher to prepare metal door and frame components for coating. You will fit glazing beads, perform final surface prep, and support SOP development.

Responsibilities include sanding, cleaning, and operating manual/power tools; maintaining safety and cleanliness; and assisting weld cells. Ideal candidates have 1+ years in manufacturing, with keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, production and technical drawings.
• Attention to detail and ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Proficiency with sanding and grinding techniques preferred.
• Ability to operate a variety of power/hand tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs final fitting of glazing beads on assemblies.
• Performs final sanding and cleaning of surfaces to be coated.
• Assists in developing SOPs for pre-finishing.
• Operates power/hand tools including sanders, files, screwdrivers, and drills.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows safety regulations.
• Trains additional team members and supports weld cells when needed.
• Reports issues and inconsistencies and supports internal customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Sanding and grinding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Sanding tools

Drills

Grinders

Overhead crane

Job description

## Pre-FinisherApply: Snoqualmie, WA: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: JR37990## **Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security** *At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.* *Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.***Pre-Finisher – Technical Glass Products – Snoqualmie, WA**The Pre-Finisher is responsible for using a variety of tools to prepare TGP metal door and frame system parts surfaces for coating. The Pre-Finisher must fit metal glazing beads to each frame and perform final surface preparation in accordance to required standard practices. **Schedule:** Monday – Thursday 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM, overtime on Fridays as needed**What You Will Do:*** Performs final fitting of all glazing beads on assemblies.* Perform final sanding and cleaning of product surfaces to be coated.* Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for pre-finishing activity.* Assist Weld Strider when needed.* Assist in weld cells when needed.* Reports all issues and inconsistencies.* Provide exceptional customer service to internal team members.* Improves workflow, work processes or work procedures as needed.* Trains additional team members.* Operate a variety of power/hand tools and equipment, including sanders, files, screwdrivers, and drills.* Understand and comply with all appropriate safety and work safety regulations.* Continuously maintain a clean work area including the cleanup and disposal of trash, production scrap. Assists in cleaning common areas.* Other duties as assigned.**What You Need to Succeed:*** 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. Welding experience is a plus.* Proficiency with sanding and grinding techniques preferred.* Attention to detail and the ability to read blueprints, production and technical drawings preferred.* Assesses priorities to determine what is urgently needed.* Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, sandblasting and pressure washing equipment.* Ability to set rigging and operate lifts and small cranes as needed to perform work.* Provide high quality internal customer service.* Capable of completing assigned tasks in a limited timeframe.* Strong communication and organizational skills.* Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.* Remain alert in a high-risk environment.* Maintain schedule and tasks despite interruptions.* Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.* Takes initiative to escalate issues when they occur. **Physical Demands:*** **Manual Dexterity:** Ability to handle parts and tools with precision.* **Repetitive Motion:**Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.* **Standing Duration:** Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.* **Lifting Requirements:** Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* **Lift Assist Devices:** Use of overhead crane and forklift with training may be required.* **Environmental Exposure:**Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.* **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Respirator, fall protection, welding hood, etc. may be required depending on job duty and/or work area**Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:*** You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.* You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!* You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.* You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!**What You’ll Get from Us:*** Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”* Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.* A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period* Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.* Convenient Vanpools and discounted Orca Card memberships.* Free on-site fitness center.* Tuition Reimbursement opportunities* Employee Discounts through Perks at Work**Employment Type**: Full-time, hourly non-exempt**Compensation:** This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experiences.· The expected Base Hourly Range: $22.50 - $23.50. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.**Apply Today!**Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!## **We Celebrate Who We Are!**Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.