Manufacturing Technician, Casting Finishing

Beehive Industries•Loveland, OH

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician, Casting Finishing performs manual finishing operations on metal castings to ensure parts meet engineering, quality, and production requirements. The role uses hand grinders, belt grinders, and other finishing equipment to remove excess material, deburr, blend, smooth, and finish cast components in accordance with work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances. The technician visually inspects castings throughout the finishing process, identifies and escalates defects or nonconforming conditions, maintains material and lot traceability, and completes production and quality documentation. The role also involves safe equipment operation, proper material handling, maintaining an organized work area, and collaborating with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other team members to meet production, quality, and delivery requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate hand grinders, belt grinders, and other powered finishing tools.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions, process specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Ability to perform detailed manual work while consistently meeting defined quality requirements.
Ability to identify visible defects, surface irregularities, and other conditions that may affect part quality.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to work safely with industrial tools and equipment.
Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
Ability to consistently perform repetitive, precision-oriented manual operations.
Ability to recognize defects and determine when conditions should be escalated for further evaluation.
Ability to follow established processes and maintain accurate material and part traceability.
Ability to manage multiple production priorities while maintaining quality standards.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment operation.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Dependability and ability to work in a production environment with established schedules and output expectations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to frequently stand and perform manual manufacturing work for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, position, and manipulate parts or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to frequently use hands and arms to operate grinding and finishing equipment.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions associated with casting-finishing operations.
Ability to work in a manufacturing or foundry environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, metal particles, vibration, heat, and other typical industrial conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective clothing, safety footwear, respiratory protection, and other PPE based on the operation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a foundry, casting, metalworking, aerospace manufacturing, or similar production environment.
Previous experience performing grinding, deburring, blending, polishing, or metal-finishing operations.
Experience working from engineering drawings, manufacturing travelers, or detailed work instructions.
Familiarity with grinding wheels, abrasives, belt grinders, pneumatic tools, and other metal-finishing equipment.
Experience working within a quality-controlled or traceability-driven manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with basic dimensional inspection tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

Operate hand grinders, belt grinders, rotary tools, and other manual finishing equipment to grind, deburr, blend, smooth, and finish metal castings.
Remove excess material, flash, gates, risers, burrs, and other casting imperfections as required by the applicable process.
Perform finishing operations according to work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and other manufacturing requirements.
Select appropriate grinding wheels, belts, abrasives, and finishing tools based on material and process requirements.
Maintain required part geometry, dimensions, and surface condition while removing material.
Visually inspect castings before, during, and after finishing to identify defects, damage, or other nonconforming conditions.
Segregate or escalate suspected nonconforming or scrap material according to established procedures.
Maintain lot, material, and part traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
Complete production records, travelers, inspection records, logs, and other manufacturing documentation accurately.
Handle castings and material to prevent damage, contamination, or loss of traceability.
Inspect grinding and finishing equipment before use and report damaged, worn, or unsafe equipment or tooling.
Follow applicable safety procedures, work instructions, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other team members to resolve manufacturing issues and meet production, quality, and delivery requirements.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing processes.
Perform other related manufacturing duties as assigned.