Finishing Tech

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.

As a Duravant Family Company, Marlen participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a reliable and eager candidate to fill our Finishing Tech position. The Finishing Tech operator/deburr prepares all materials and parts for the necessary operations (weld, grind/polish, and media blast). Uses grinders, pneumatic sanding tools, saws, and welding machines from time to time. Performs a variety of tasks in the fabricating department. Proficient operating forklift, overhead hoist, and media blast.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abrade surfaces of metal to remove any scale, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt.
• Be responsible for prepping work surfaces with masking film, tape, and rubber.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Shovel or pour abrasives into machine hopper or reclaimer.
• Perform safe loading of parts on racks, pallets, or mats inside the blast booth.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through the nozzle.
• Safely and efficiently set up and operate bead blast machine.
• Examine finished pieces for proper conformance to specifications.
• Perform daily checks and housekeeping of blast booth and corresponding work area.
• Operate a forklift safely.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or team lead.