Precision Metal Finishing Technician

General Machine Products Company; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Metal Finishing Technician to perform grinding, polishing, buffing, and surface finishing to meet strict specifications. You will read work orders and blueprints, set up machines, and ensure parts meet quality standards through measurement and inspection.

You will operate CNC/milling/grinding equipment, adjust feeds and speeds, and troubleshoot machine issues while maintaining 6S standards and lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Three years of grinding and polishing metal experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders to verify specifications.
• Basic math and computer skills; able to perform visual quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe, injection molding, induction, or other semi-automated equipment.
• Inspect product for quality during production using calipers, micrometers, comparators, lasers, profilometers, and gauges; log findings.

Skills

Grinding and polishing metal

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Reading English (written)

Math and basic computing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Comparator

Laser Keyence

Profilometer

Gauges

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Metal Finishing Technician to perform grinding, polishing, buffing, and surface finishing to meet strict specifications. You will read work orders and blueprints, set up machines, and ensure parts meet quality standards through measurement and inspection.

You will operate CNC/milling/grinding equipment, adjust feeds and speeds, and troubleshoot machine issues while maintaining 6S standards and lean manufacturing practices.