Finishing Operator I
About The Position
The Finishing Operator is responsible for performing secondary finishing operations on molded plastic components to ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements. This position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to accurately interpret work instructions, blueprints, control plans, and customer specifications. The Finishing Operator plays a critical role in delivering high-quality products by performing trimming, deburring, assembly, inspection, and packaging activities in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical documents.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to use hand tools, cutting tools, and measuring devices safely and accurately.
- Basic mathematical and measurement skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good visual acuity, including close vision, color recognition, and depth perception.
- Ability to safely use sharp tools and precision cutting instruments.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous manufacturing, assembly, finishing, or plastics industry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, routers, control plans, and related documentation to determine methods, sequence of operations, and dimensional and cosmetic finish requirements.
- Deburr and trim plastic components according to work instructions, control plans, and customer specifications using scalpels, specialty blades, cutters, sandpaper, files, and other hand tools.
- Remove excess material, flash, gate vestiges, and surface imperfections while maintaining dimensional integrity of the product.
- Inspect finished parts for defects, dimensional compliance, cosmetic appearance, and workmanship standards.
- Fit and assemble components and attach hardware and fittings such as brackets, hinges, pins, inserts, nuts, and fasteners using clamps, jigs, fixtures, and hand tools.
- Perform light assembly operations and verify proper fit and function of assembled components.
- Follow documented quality procedures and complete required production and inspection records accurately.
- Utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, rulers, gauges, and templates to verify product specifications.
- Identify and segregate nonconforming materials and notify supervision or Quality personnel of defects or discrepancies.
- Maintain production efficiency while meeting quality and safety requirements.
- Package finished products according to customer and company requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
