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1st Shift Metal Finisher (Mayville)

Open 16d
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 19, 2026).

Summary

Performs manual grinding, filing, and sanding of metal parts to remove defects and achieve specified finishes using hand and powered tools.

Overview

The Metal Finisher is primarily responsible for grinding, filing, or sanding surfaces of metal items or parts.

Responsibilities

  • Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal.
  • Removes dents, using hammer and dolly block, and fills uneven surface with molten solder.
  • Smooths surface of item to specified finish, using handtools and powered tools.
  • May polish metal surface, using powered polishing wheel or belt.
  • Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
  • Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
  • Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
  • Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
  • Work in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
  • Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.

Job Expectations

Equipment Operated: Welder. Lifts, robots, cranes.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

x

50

Push/Pull

x

50

Reach Overhead

x

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

x

Squat/Bend/Kneel

x

Sit

x

Stand

x

Walk/Move About

x

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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