Finishing Operator

Finishing Operator - 5am to 3pm# Finishing Operator - 5am to 3pmHot Job Legal Address - Greenfield, MA 01301## Overview Salary Range $20.00 - $27.00 Hourly Job Shift Day Category Manufacturing ## Description Valley Steel Stamp is hiring a
** First Shift Finishing Operator
** to prepare conforming parts for shipment to customers by performing finishing, inspection, marking, cleaning, and packaging activities. This role supports the final stages of production and is responsible for maintaining quality, following production schedules and work instructions, identifying issues promptly, and ensuring parts are handled and protected appropriately throughout the finishing process.
** Hours**:
Monday through Thursday - 5am to 3pm
** Wage based off of experience
**** Responsibilities*
* • Perform visual inspection of parts, including inspection under a microscope when required, to verify parts meet appearance and handling requirements before shipment.
• Perform finishing operations such as deburring, sandblasting, washing, passivation, laser marking, polishing, and packaging of conforming parts.
• Read and follow production schedules, job travelers, work orders, customer requirements, and applicable work instructions.
• Handle, stage, and package parts carefully to prevent damage, contamination, nicks, dings, or mixed lots.
• Proactively notify the Finishing Supervisor of quality concerns, nonconforming parts, process issues, material shortages, or equipment problems.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including part counts, production records, inspection checks, and other required logs.
• Maintain work area, tools, fixtures, and equipment in a clean, organized, and orderly condition in accordance with company housekeeping and 6S expectations.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, PPE expectations, and applicable procedures for assigned finishing processes.
• Support team production goals by moving between finishing tasks as trained and assisting with additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve quality, flow, organization     
** Benefits:
*** 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
** Ability to Commute:
** Greenfield, MA 01301 (
** Required**)## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* *** Required*
* • High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize defects, cosmetic concerns, and handling issues.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules, work orders, job travelers, and written work instructions.
• Basic math, counting, and documentation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize assigned work.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, quality personnel, and management.
** Preferred*
* • Prior finishing, manufacturing, inspection, packaging, or production experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with deburring, sandblasting, passivation, polishing, laser marking, washing, or visual inspection.
• Familiarity with microscopes, basic inspection tools, part handling, and customer-facing cosmetic requirements.
• Experience supporting 6S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement in a production environment.
** Physical Demands & Work…