Shop Assistant / Finishing Specialist

Prototek Digital Manufacturing; Meredith (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finishing Specialist Level 1 to thrive in a dynamic sheet metal shop environment. This role focuses on delivering high-quality parts on time while multitasking across various finishing processes such as silkscreening, plating, and powder coating. You will be part of a collaborative team where your skills in operating machinery, attention to detail, and commitment to safety will shine. Enjoy a flexible schedule and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive workplace that values your contributions. If you are passionate about manufacturing and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Competitive pay scale

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid Holidays annually

Education reimbursement program

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) match

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finishing experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate various machinery and tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle and finish parts with care, ensuring quality and safety.
• Operate laser engraver and apply finishes using spray guns.
• Maintain clean workspace and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Basic mathematics

Blueprint reading

Good hand/eye coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laser engraver

Pad printing equipment

Powder/spray gun

Hand tools

Computer software for artwork & shipping labels

Job description

About Prototek
Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, EDM, and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, electronics, consumer, and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information, visit www.prototek.com.

Position Summary
Finishing Specialist Level 1 is an individual who excels in a fast paced, Sheetmetal shop environment focusing on on-time delivery of parts. This person possesses a strong work ethic and is a versatile individual who thrives while multitasking. This position will support the finishing department including silkscreen, part mark, epilog, plating, outside process, shipping, wet paint/powder coat and hardware. This position requires reaching a minimum of 2 top levels of these departments.

Essential Functions

• Handle parts with care to avoid damage to finishes
• Wear proper PPE for job function being performed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Function in a safe and reliable manner to prevent personal injury and/or property damage
• Ability to process all aspects of silkscreen and part mark
• Operate laser engraver to make plates for part mark and engraving
• Efficiently ink fill parts
• Understanding of hardware and assembly
• Work with supervisors to troubleshoot any difficult installations
• Follow procedures to plate parts per print. This includes both chromate and passivate
• Use pad printing to mark parts
• Wash and emulsion screens
• Use machinery & hand tools to install various types of hardware
• Assemble parts using fasteners
• Use scale to count hardware
• Utilize computer software to create artwork & shipping labels
• Use hand tools to install helicoils, dowel pins and other types of inserts for hardware
• Ensure that all tanks for plating are at the correct PH and temperature daily
• Mask, unmask and deburr painted and powder coated parts
• Apply powder coat/wet paint using a powder/spray gun
• Utilize oven to bake parts at correct temperature after powder coating
• Ensure that paint cures properly per manufacturer instructions
• Inspect the evaporator daily
• Train new employees as needed
• Complete daily inspections of any finishing area and tools/equipment when needed
• Keep inventory of supplies and inform purchasing department when supplies need to be ordered
• Wrap, package & label parts for shipment/outside process

Technical Competencies

• Ability to read blueprints
• Basic mathematics and computer skills
• Understanding of hazardous waste disposal/storage
• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good hand/eye coordination

Education & Professional Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 3+ years of finish experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Prototyping is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to wear a respirator and PPE
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand/power tools, etc. and handle and feel parts of various sizes
• Ability to bend, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout the shift
• Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout the workday
• Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus
• Noise conditions can be moderate to extreme. Hearing protection will be provided if needed and/or by request

Work Hours/Travel

• 1st shift schedule: 5 – 8-hour shifts
• Overtime as necessary
• Flexible scheduling in agreement with supervisor

What Prototek Offers:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Education reimbursement program
• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%

Additional Information:
Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.

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