Stainless Steel Finishing Artisan

PFI; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible working for certain roles

Job summary

PFI is seeking a skilled Stainless-Steel Finisher to join our San Antonio, TX manufacturing team. You will grind, blend, and polish stainless steel fabrications to meet strict quality and aesthetic standards, following engineering drawings and customer requirements.

A strong eye for grain direction and finish quality is essential. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in stainless steel grinding, blending and polishing preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools including grinders, sanders, buffers.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication blueprints and finish specifications.
• Solid understanding of stainless steel characteristics, grain matching, and finishes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Grind, blend, and finish welded seams on stainless steel structures to ensure smooth, uniform surfaces.
• Remove weld discoloration, scratches, burrs, and defects with grinders and sanders.
• Achieve finishes like #4 brushed or mirror per drawings and specs.
• Inspect finished components visually and with tactile checks for quality.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspace following OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Stainless steel

Grinding

Blending

Polishing

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Tools

Angle grinders

Orbital sanders

Buffers

Straight-line sanders

Job description

PFI is seeking a skilled Stainless-Steel Finisher to join our San Antonio, TX manufacturing team. You will grind, blend, and polish stainless steel fabrications to meet strict quality and aesthetic standards, following engineering drawings and customer requirements.

A strong eye for grain direction and finish quality is essential. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability to read blueprints.