POSITION TITLE: Finishing Tech
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor or Manager
DEPARTMENT: Production
PREPARED DATE: 9/29/2023
LOCATION: Redmond, OR
POSITION TYPE: Regular Full-time
FLSA STATUS: ☐ Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt
This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit. Different position levels and pay structures are dependent on education and experience. Additional responsibilities accompany higher position level(s) and will be communicated with employee.
POSITION SUMMARY: Sandblasts, deburrs, polishes, grinds and washes the surface of stainless-steel parts to remove various imperfections and achieve the finish quality defined by work instructions and/or engineering drawings.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Level 1:
· At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job · Follow verbal and written instructions given by Production Supervisor · Safely operator hand tools (grinders, sanders, etc.) as needed to achieve required finish standard · Operate sandblast booth · Read and comprehend finishing notes on engineering drawings · Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification · Assist in mixing and adding the specified amounts of required abrasive mix to machine hopper or pit · Load/unload carts and push carts to the next station · Competent in producing a DA finish · Competent in the Electropolish process · Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-101 finish standard · Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-102 finish standard · Other duties as assigned Level 2: In addition to the above duties · Obtain and maintain forklift certification · Grain, polish, grind and blend welds · Competent in meeting the requirements for optical housings · Ability to operate the wash bay · Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-103 finish standard Level 3: In addition to the above duties. · Perform QC inspections per the criteria defined by the associated weld quality and finishing standards · Competent in meeting the requirements of the 6-104 finish standard · Ability to perform sandblast media sieve testing as required · Ability to identify and repair weld defects as needed to meet 6-103 and 6-104 finishing standards
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
· Education and/or Experience:
o Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
o Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
o Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Language Skills:
o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate verbally with other employees.
· Mathematical Skills
o Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
· Reasoning Ability
o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, blue print, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving few variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel and climb step ladders.
The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach
with hands and arms. The employee must frequently 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 the ability to
adjust focus. Employee must be able to pass yearly respiratory health exam required to operate sandblast booth.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level
in the work environment is usually loud.
COMMENTS
All employees are required to wear eye and hearing protection at all times while in the manufacturing area. Protective
clothing provided by the company is to be worn at all times such as coveralls or shop jacket unless approved by
management. Either steel toed or composite shoes or boots must be worn at all times.
