Second Shift Parts Finisher

Colonial Group; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Springfield, MO seeks a Parts Finisher to clean and prepare metal parts for production and recycling. You will operate the Durr Echo Cleaning System and centrifuges, ensuring safe, efficient handling of parts and adherence to quality standards.

You will monitor solution levels, count parts for inventory, and maintain clean work areas while following safety protocols and collaborating with EHS and Quality departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 months of related experience or training.
• Must pass appropriate testing to advance in the ABC program.

Responsibilities

• Operate centrifuges and the Durr Echo Cleaning System to clean and dry parts.
• Monitor cleaning solution levels and maintain correct mixture consistency.
• Accurately count parts for inventory and quality tracking.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, machinery, and floors.
• Handle metal parts safely and efficiently using PPE.
• Identify hazards and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with EHS to meet regulatory requirements (OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA) and sustainability practices.
• Work with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team communication

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Parts Finisher ABC is responsible for cleaning metal parts using specialized equipment and solutions to support production and recycling efforts. This role ensures safe, efficient handling of parts, solution maintenance, and work area cleanliness while contributing to overall production flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate centrifuges and the Durr Echo Cleaning System to clean and dry parts.
• Monitor cleaning solution levels and maintain correct mixture consistency.
• Accurately count parts for inventory and quality tracking.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, machinery, and floors.
• Handle metal parts safely and efficiently using appropriate PPE.
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 months of related experience or training.
• Must pass appropriate testing to advance in the ABC program.

Physical

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and reaching overhead.
• May lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for equipment operation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a production environment with constant exposure to loud noise, and equipment. Frequently exposed to high vehicle traffic areas ad cleaning chemicals. PPE such as safety glasses and gloves are required as necessary.

Training Shift: First shift (Monday - Friday 6:00am- 2:30pm)

Shift After Training: Second Shift (Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm)

Competencies

Knowledge

• Cleaning equipment, materials handling, and basic production processes.
• Proper handling of cleaning solutions and workplace safety practices.
• Basic English reading and comprehension.

Skills

• Time and task management.
• Attention to detail in part handling and cleaning.
• Communication with team members and supervisors.
• Operation of cleaning equipment and tools.

Abilities

• Maintain steadiness and control while handling objects.
• Adjust to changing part volumes and machine demands.
• Recognize when procedures or equipment are not functioning properly.
• Follow safety standards and recognize environmental risks.
• Coordinate hand-eye tasks effectively.