Finishing Technician
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
We are seeking a reliable and eager candidate to fill our deburring and media blast position. If you enjoy multi‑tasking within a team environment and excel at working on a variety of projects, you should apply to join our team!
In this role you will:- 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.
- 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 team lead or department manager.
- Education:
High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred. - Experience:
2‑year experience in metal fabrication preferred.
- Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measure.
- Basic ability to use computer systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas.
- Travel not usually required but may on occasion.
- Must have flexible schedule including some weekends.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is required to wear special PPE including a helmet with compressed air when bead blasting. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, kneel and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach and grasp with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Pre‑Employment Verifications
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Must satisfactorily pass background check, and post‑offer drug screen, physical and agility test prior to employment.
- 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.
Marlen International ("Marlen") maintains a drug‑free workplace and is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements, Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Marlen participates in E-Verify.
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