Metal Finisher

Metal Finisher

Position: 1st Shift Metal Finisher at Tetra Pak Processing Equipment located in Winsted, Minnesota, United States.

Tetra Pak Processing Equipment is looking for a 1st shift Metal Finisher. As our new metal finisher, you will engage in a variety of activities to support the build of customer machines. Your sense of pride, quality and team ethics make our manufacturing operations world‑class.

• Polishing and grinding stainless steel welds and materials using a variety of hand tools and abrasives to achieve a food‑grade finish.
• Measuring and cutting materials for production.
• Assembly of materials and components in relation to prints.
• Polishing pipes to remove welding color.
• Sandblasting (glass bead) of products to achieve desired finish.
• Small final assembly tasks on machines.
• Setting up frames and pumps at the beginning of a machine build.
• Responsible for 5S projects on the production floor.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance tasks in the production center.

• Experience grinding and polishing stainless steel using a variety of industry‑standard tools.
• Knowledge of USDA and 3A food‑processing standards, or similar.
• Ability to detect defects and perform quality checks to ensure a high standard of product finish (typical requirement: 32
  
  Ra for stainless‑steel pipe and sheet materials).
• Familiarity with various metal‑finishing techniques and tools.
• Flexible and adaptable with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job, including continuous standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and twisting throughout the normal course of work.
• Fast learner.
• Good communication skills.

• Annual base salary range: $40,000–$70,000.
• Short‑term incentive (variable pay): eligible for a 10% performance incentive.
• Benefits: 401(k) company match, paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid parental leave, and more.

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