Precision Finishing Operator - Second Shift

VSS CNC Inc.; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Steel Stamp in Greenfield, MA is seeking a Finishing Operator to prepare conforming parts for shipment. You will perform finishing, inspection, marking, cleaning, and packaging while upholding quality and following schedules and work instructions.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read production documents, basic math, and good communication. This on-site position offers a second shift and a hourly wage of $20.00 to $27.00, with opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize defects, cosmetic concerns, and handling issues.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules, work orders, job travelers, and written work instructions.
• Basic math, counting, and documentation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of parts, including inspection under a microscope when required, to verify parts meet appearance and handling requirements before shipment.
• Perform finishing operations such as deburring, sandblasting, washing, passivation, laser marking, polishing, and packaging of conforming parts.
• Read and follow production schedules, job travelers, work orders, customer requirements, and applicable work instructions.
• Handle, stage, and package parts carefully to prevent damage, contamination, nicks, dings, or mixed lots.
• Proactively notify the Finishing Supervisor of quality concerns, nonconforming parts, process issues, material shortages, or equipment problems.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including part counts, production records, inspection checks, and other required logs.
• Maintain work area, tools, fixtures, and equipment in a clean, organized, and orderly condition in accordance with company housekeeping and 6S expectations.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, PPE expectations, and applicable procedures for assigned finishing processes.
• Support team production goals by moving between finishing tasks as trained and assisting with additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve quality, flow, organization.

Skills

Detail-oriented

English communication

Reading production docs

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscope

Inspection tools

Job description

Valley Steel Stamp in Greenfield, MA is seeking a Finishing Operator to prepare conforming parts for shipment. You will perform finishing, inspection, marking, cleaning, and packaging while upholding quality and following schedules and work instructions.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read production documents, basic math, and good communication. This on-site position offers a second shift and a hourly wage of $20.00 to $27.00, with opportunities for process improvement.