Pre-Finisher

Allegion Canada Inc.; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

On-site fitness facility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allegion Snoqualmie, WA is seeking a Pre-Finisher – Technical Glass Products to perform final fitting, sanding, and cleaning of assemblies and to assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for pre-finishing activities. You will support weld cells, report issues, and train teammates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have 1+ year manufacturing experience; welding and sanding skills are a plus, along with the ability to read blueprints and operate various hand

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Welding experience

Sanding and grinding

Reading blueprints/technical drawings

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tool operation

Job description

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

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 escalation 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.

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.

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.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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