Metal Finishing Technician - 1st Shift (Mon-Thurs, 5am-3:30pm)

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where craftsmanship and attention to detail make a difference every day. As a Metal Finishing Technician, you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality components by performing grinding, polishing, buffing, and surface finishing operations to meet exact specifications. Your work will directly impact the quality, appearance, and performance of industry-leading products.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Three years of experience in grinding and polishing metal.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
Ability to demonstrate basic math and computer skills and perform visual quality inspections.
Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, or injection molding machines preferred.

Responsibilities

Run production jobs on multi-axis CNC milling/grinding/lathe, injection molding, induction, multiple grinders, or other various types of semi-automated equipment or manually adjust final product per written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.
Inspect product for quality throughout production run using a variety of measuring tools such as a caliper, micrometer, comparator, laser Keyence, profilometer, a variety of gauges, etc., record inspection findings, and write detailed downtime and other shift communications in a log book.
Read work orders and blueprints to identify appropriate specifications for machine setup and product quality. Review work orders to ensure bill of materials are accurate and all inventory transactions are performed correctly.
Perform offsets to the program and adjustments to the machine feed, speed, and axis points to ensure part specification and quality standards are maintained as necessary. Complex issues beyond basic offsets or equipment adjustments are reported to higher level for problem-solving.
Troubleshoot minor or major machine issues by diagnosing breakdowns, disassembling equipment, and replacing, resetting, and sharpening machine tooling as necessary depending on assigned area.
Perform machine set ups including, but not limited to, changing fixtures, tooling bars, dies, and selecting and loading the program.
Perform general machine maintenance such as cleaning the machine, checking oil and coolant levels, and adding additional oil and coolant as necessary.
Report accurate count of production parts, scrap, and labor hours by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry.
Comply with established 6S standards and participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.