Finishing Operator

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Company:
Matthews International Corporation

Line of Business:
Bronze NA

Location:

Searcy, AR, US, 72143

Starting hourly rate - $20.40

Company match 401k after 90 days

13 days Earned Time Off 1st year

The Finishing Operator performs a variety of functions under the finishing area, which includes: belting, chasing, clear coating, drilling & tapping, sandblast operator, polisher operator, oxidation, packing & shipping, and painting. This position works to assure accuracy and quality control and promotes the flow of materials necessary to production.

• Visually inspects product at work station to determine work required.

• Determines required finish operation based upon production order and ticket.

• Performs finish process that meet quality standards of operation. Standards of operation are located on site for operators review and training.

• Transfers product to and from work station in a safe manner.

• Observes and follows safety precautions, rules and regulations.

• Belting: belting AIB, VA memorials, and regular memorials, changing belts as necessary and end of shift procedure.

• Chasing: examining castings and determining what needs chased, pounding down welds, filling small holes with shot, chasing the surface, letters, ribbons, emblems, vase holes edges, and ornamentation, using the appropriate tools.

• Clear Coating: performing clear coating operations, operating the clear booth controls, purging the paint gun, and end of shift procedures.

• Drilling and Tapping: drilling and tapping of markers.

• General Cleaning: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.

• Hand Polishing: performing hand polishing, using air tools, and end of shift procedures.

• Oxidation: preparing castings for oxidation, performing oxidation, performing basic oxidation techniques, and end of shift procedures.

• Packing & Shipping: performing the final quality inspection of castings, then packing and shipping them.

• Painting: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.

• Hand finishing: working with the aid of a microscope, engraving and sharpening rotary dies and inspecting parts for incoming and outgoing quality control.

• Responsible for maintaining work area and all equipment required to complete job.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of previous finishing experience preferred

• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.

• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may…