Metal Finisher

nVent • Richland, MS

8d

About The Position

The Metal Finisher examines copper or aluminum surfaces for flaws affecting appearance or function, then smooths surfaces and deburrs edges using grinding, sanding, or filing. The role cleans surfaces, follows prints to identify and mask plating areas, applies cleaning and plating chemicals in the specified sequence, and verifies completed plating, making corrections as needed. The position also involves meeting environmental, health, and safety requirements, maintaining clean and organized work areas and equipment, and dressing metal surfaces to enhance their appearance or function.

The work may involve handheld electric grinders and applicator wands, sanding machines, polishing pads, and silver, nickel, and copper plating chemical solutions. The role requires accurate electronic recording of material transactions, collaboration with team members, and the ability to safely operate a forklift after obtaining certification. The production environment is not air-conditioned and involves standing and walking for most of each shift, as well as manually lifting items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Able to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize work effectively in response to production schedules and changing needs.
• Able to record material transactions accurately and electronically using a computer.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Able to manually lift items up to 40 pounds.
• Able to spend most of each shift standing and walking in a non-air-conditioned production environment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic print-reading ability (referencing only) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs), material handling, inventory control, or similar activities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Examine copper or aluminum surfaces for flaws that affect appearance or function.
• Grind, sand, or file surfaces to smooth them and deburr edges.
• Wipe surfaces to remove shavings, dust, and other contaminants.
• Review prints to verify plating areas and mask the edges of those areas.
• Apply cleaning and plating chemicals in the sequence specified by prints or standard procedures.
• Review prints to confirm designated areas have been plated and make necessary corrections.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements, including wearing required PPE, handling chemicals properly, and minimizing water usage and hazardous waste.
• Perform ongoing housekeeping to keep the work area and equipment clean and organized.
• Accurately record material transactions electronically.
• Safely operate a forklift after achieving forklift certification.
• Dress metal surfaces to enhance appearance or function.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.
• Employee volunteer and donation matching through the nVent in Action program.

What This Job Offers

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