Finisher - 2nd Shift *Shift Differential + Quarterly

2nd shift role:
Monday - Friday

Department:
Mid Fin

Under close supervision, performs a variety of grit blasting, hand and bench grinding operations to remove casting defects and smooth and finish the surface of welded castings.

• Works to appropriate process control and quality procedures for finishing operations.
• Reads and follows shop traveler instructions.
  Operates manual and automatic grit blast equipment and handheld pneumatic and bench grinding tools and equipment.
• Selects appropriate tool to perform basic and routine exterior and interior surface finishing, scraping, deburring, to remove visual casting defects from the part.
• Performs "dig out" on selected castings according to NDT Department instructions.
• Selects and correctly mounts proper tool in burr gun. Also determines what will be removed by belt clean up.
• Manipulates tool or parts to remove unwanted metal.
• May perform simple dimensional inspections.
• Prepares the casting defect area for weld repair by grinding proper weld repair cavity.
• Exercise care in handling and operation to avoid surface damage, cracking or over stressing of parts and to obtain required finish, dimensional and inter-relational tolerances.
• Detect and report defective parts or unusual conditions to lead or supervisor.
• Perform job functions within training and ability as assigned by lead or supervisor to meet daily throughput goals.
• Follow all prescribed safety procedures and wear PPE as prescribed in Hazard Assessment Form for the job.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

• Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions within standard procedures.
• Requires eye hand visual and manual dexterity to operate manual grinding tools along with continuous mental or visual attention requiring alertness.
• Physical demands to lift up to 20 lbs frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear PPE for finishing and grinding.

Reports to the Finishing lead person and the Finishing supervisor.

• Requires the use of shop math plus decimals, fractions, formulas, specifications charts, tables, and adjustable measuring instruments requiring interpretation, preparations and posting.
• 6 months of manufacturing experience.