Core Finisher; 1st Shift

Core Finisher (1st Shift)

Location: Tampa, FL

Payrate: $18.00/hr

Duration: 6 Months

Shift: Mon to Fri - 5AM to 1PM (40 hours weekly) with overtime on weekends

• Carefully file, smooth, and shape ceramic cores using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Inspect cores for cracks, chips, or dimensional defects, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
• Perform minor repairs (patch) or touch-ups to maintain product integrity.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following all safety protocols.
• Document work performed and report any quality issues to supervisors and team leads.

• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read, interpret and adhere to technical drawings and procedural documentation.
• Experience with fine hand‑finishing or similar precision work preferred.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate machinery and tooling.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Open‑minded, willing to learn.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must comply with internal Safety and 6S Standards.
• Detail oriented.
• Complete understanding of Core Finishing processes (Level I, II and III).

• High school education or equivalent life experience and 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals; record information daily.
• Proficiency in English: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of two‑ and three‑digit numbers.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; use hands to manipulate tools.
• Regularly lift, push, pull or move up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Close vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and focus adjustment needed for defect recognition.
• Work near moving mechanical parts; moderate noise level; occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.