Metal Finisher II

Volvo Group • Kings Mountain, NC

4d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. As a Metal Finisher, you will hold a very important role in the Kings Mountain Operations (KMO) facility. In this role, you will inspect fabricated and welded Mack MRU TerraPro cab assemblies for surface, hole, weld, threaded-feature, fit, and workmanship defects. This is a hands-on repair position. The role performs approved welding, stud-weld dent pulling, metal straightening, thread and hardware repair, grinding, blending, and surface finishing; verifies the completed repair; documents findings; and escalates defects that exceed the released repair standard, employee qualification, or Quality and Engineering disposition limits.

Requirements

• Ability to visually identify subtle metal-surface and assembly defects under production lighting and confirm findings by touch or approved gauge.
• Ability to safely set up and operate assigned GMAW or MIG welding and stud-welding equipment and produce controlled, repeatable repairs on thin-gauge cab sheet metal.
• Ability to use stud-welded dent pullers, slide hammers, bridge pullers, body hammers, dollies, grinders, sanders, and related metal-finishing tools without creating secondary damage or excessive metal thinning.
• Ability to evaluate repaired welds for location, size, fusion, profile, porosity, cracks, burn-through, undercut, spatter, and final surface condition.
• Ability to read and follow standardized work, visual acceptance standards, quality alerts, repair instructions, and basic drawings or feature-location references.
• Ability to distinguish a standard in-scope weld or metal repair from a condition requiring Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, or specialized repair support.
• Ability to document defects clearly and communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Completion of required KMO training and demonstrated qualification for each assigned inspection or repair method.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Body in White, automotive or heavy-truck fabrication, thin-gauge GMAW or MIG welding, stud-weld dent repair, metal finishing, collision or body repair, dimensional inspection, or manufacturing quality is preferred.
• Experience repairing weld nuts and studs and using defect standards, gauges, and structured problem-solving methods is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect each assigned cab using direct light, reflected light, sight-line viewing, and hand-feel techniques to identify defects that may remain visible after paint.
• Detect and repair allowable dents, dings, ripples, waves, oil-canning, creases, high and low spots, flange distortion, and handling or fixture marks.
• Verify winking holes, access holes, pierced holes, slots, and mounting features for correct location, shape, opening, alignment, and freedom from obstruction.
• Inspect weld nuts, studs, and threaded features for missing hardware, damaged or contaminated threads, cross-threading, incomplete engagement, loose or spun weld nuts, and incorrect location or orientation; repair threads or remove and replace hardware by an approved method.
• Check visible welds for missed or short welds, cracks, porosity, undercut, burn-through, blowholes, excessive weld buildup, sharp projections, and weld spatter.
• Check panel, bracket, reinforcement, hem, flange, and joint conditions for alignment, gap, flushness, distortion, interference, or missing components.
• Remove approved burrs, sharp edges, weld spatter, minor surface contamination, adhesive residue, and localized scratches or gouges that can be corrected within the established repair standard.
• Perform approved GMAW or MIG and other assigned weld repairs in accordance with the released weld procedure, specified parameters, and visual acceptance criteria.
• Use stud-welding dent-repair equipment to attach pulling studs, pins, or approved pulling media; use a slide hammer, bridge puller, or other approved pulling tool to restore panel contour; then remove the temporary studs and grind or blend the area flush without thinning or damaging the parent metal.
• Straighten and metal-finish damaged areas using body hammers, dollies, spoons, files, grinders, sanders, and other approved tools while protecting adjacent surfaces and features.
• Repair or replace approved weld nuts, studs, small brackets, and other welded attachments; verify location, orientation, weld quality, and thread function after repair.
• Dress and blend completed weld repairs to the required contour while preserving required weld size, sheet thickness, structural integrity, and corrosion-protection requirements.
• Re-inspect repaired areas from multiple angles and confirm that the surface contour, feature function, and workmanship meet the applicable visual standard, drawing, work instruction, or quality alert.
• Identify recurring defect patterns and communicate the cab location, defect type, probable source, and frequency to the Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Quality, and Engineering.
• Record defects and repairs in the designated tracking system or inspection sheet and maintain traceability to the cab when required.
• Support containment, first-piece checks, layered audits, standardized work updates, and continuous-improvement activity within the BIW area.
• Maintain tools, lighting, gauges, consumables, and the work area in a safe, clean, and ready condition.
• Use only approved repair methods, specified tools, and authorized consumables.
• Perform only the welding processes and repair operations for which the employee has completed required training and demonstrated qualification.
• Follow the applicable weld procedure and specified wire, shielding gas, machine settings, joint preparation, weld size, sequence, and finishing requirements.
• Do not alter a safety-critical, structural, datum, locating, or engineered feature unless the Engineering and Quality teams specifically authorize the work.
• Obtain Quality or Engineering direction before nonstandard component replacement, hole relocation, heat application, structural straightening, or any repair that may change cab geometry or design intent.
• Stop work and notify the Team Leader or Production Supervisor when the defect cannot be corrected within takt or standard repair time, recurs on multiple cabs, creates a safety risk, or may affect fit, function, corrosion protection, or regulatory compliance.
• Segregate or identify nonconforming material as required and obtain Quality or Engineering disposition before release when acceptance criteria are unclear.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed