Finishing Specialist Level I - 1st Shift

Prototek Digital Manufacturing • Hopkinton, NH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Specialist Level 1 is an individual who excels in a fast paced, Sheetmetal shop, environment focusing on on-time delivery of parts. This person possesses a strong work ethic. They are a versatile individual who thrives while multitasking. This position will support the finishing department including silkscreen, part mark, epilog, plating, outside process, shipping, wet paint/powder coat and hardware. This position requires reaching a minimum of 2 top levels of these departments.

Requirements

• Ability to read blueprints
• Basic mathematics and computer skills
• Understanding of Hazardous waste disposal/storage
• Good Hand/Eye coordination
• High School diploma or GED required
• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 3 + years of finish experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear a respirator and PPE
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, equipment, hand/power tools, etc. and handle and feel parts of various size
• Ability to bend, kneel and crouch occasionally throughout the shift
• Ability to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. moderately throughout the workday
• Ability to focus vision for: close vision, color vision, depth perception and adjusting to sharp focus

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Prototyping is a plus

Responsibilities

• Handle parts with care to avoid damage to finishes
• Wear proper PPE for job function being performed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Function in a safe and reliable manner to prevent personal injury and/or property damage
• Ability to process all aspects of silkscreen and part mark
• Operate laser engraver to make plates for part mark and engraving
• Efficiently ink fill parts
• Understanding of hardware and assembly
• Work with supervisors to troubleshoot any difficult installations
• Follow procedures to plate parts per print. This includes both chromate and passivate
• Use pad printing to mark parts
• Wash and emulsion screens
• Use machinery & Hand tools to install various types of hardware
• Assemble parts using fasteners
• Use scale to count hardware
• Utilize computer software to create artwork & shipping labels
• Use hand tools to install helicoils, dowel pins and other types of inserts for hardware
• Ensure that all tanks for plating are at the correct PH and temperature daily
• Mask, unmask and deburr painted and powder coated parts
• Apply powder coat/wet paint using a powder/spray gun
• Utilize oven to bake parts at correct temperature after powder coating
• Ensure that paint cures properly per manufacturer instructions
• Inspect the evaporator daily
• Train new employees as needed
• Complete daily inspections of any finishing area and tools/equipment when needed
• Keep inventory of supplies and Inform purchasing department when supplies need to be ordered
• Wrap, package & label parts for shipment/outside process

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Education reimbursement program
• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees