Finishing Associate

ANCORP•Williston, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Associate is an entry-level manufacturing position responsible for correcting minor defects and preparing completed manufactured products through grinding, sanding, deburring, cleaning, polishing, and blasting. The associate uses hand and power tools and may assist in other areas of the manufacturing floor as needed. The role includes operating polishing, glass peen (bead blast), and product-washing equipment; maintaining wash temperatures and mixtures according to work instructions; and verifying that parts meet company or customer quality and finish standards. The associate also cleans and performs basic maintenance on equipment, reports equipment issues, and looks for ways to improve the washing, rinsing, and drying process while maintaining quality. The position requires adherence to safety standards and company policies, maintenance of quality assurance procedures, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The work environment includes frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration, and can be loud. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
High school diploma, GED, technical school graduate, or an industry-recognized certification.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read and write and working knowledge of English.
Knowledge of technical drawings.
Ability to distinguish between different metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.
Active listening, judgment and decision-making, time management, complex problem-solving, conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, attention to detail, tooling, coordination, and teamwork.
Manual dexterity and ability to handle and move objects.

Responsibilities

Grind, sand, clean, or polish parts to correct minor defects or prepare surfaces for further finishing using hand and power tools.
Select files or other abrasives appropriate to the material, size, and shape of work pieces.
Inspect finished work pieces to verify they meet established company or customer quality and finish standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Operate polishing machines and glass peen (bead blast) machines as needed.
Clean and perform basic daily maintenance on polishing equipment.
Perform machine preventative maintenance as needed or required.
Perform work safely and in a timely manner.
Operate product-wash equipment and water supplies.
Maintain correct temperatures and mixtures on wash equipment according to work instructions.
Maintain and verify the cleanliness of parts and products.
Monitor equipment for efficiency and proper function, and inform maintenance or the Floor Lead of failures, breakdowns, or operational issues.
Seek to improve the process and flow from washing through rinsing and drying while maintaining quality.
Adhere to safety standards and company safety policies.
Maintain the Quality Policy and follow quality assurance procedures.
Assist in other areas of the manufacturing floor and perform other duties as assigned.