Operations Tech, Finishing

Orchid•Arab, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician I performs various operations that support the production of parts at the Arab, Alabama manufacturing site. The role carries out finishing operations according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and work orders. Tasks include belting and polishing, buffing, die grinding, blasting, and tumbling, with selection of appropriate tools, materials, equipment, and settings to achieve required finishes. The technician completes paperwork and labor reporting, inspects work dimensionally, maintains a clean and organized work area, transports products safely, and reports faulty equipment, defective material, or unusual conditions. The role also requires completing training, supporting Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives, following safety rules, and complying with quality management procedures and work instructions.

Requirements

Working experience with standard operating procedures.
Basic mathematical ability.
Basic data-entry knowledge.
Working experience with accuracy and attention to detail.
Working experience with time management.
Working experience with problem solving.
Extensive hand dexterity experience.
Working experience with active learning.
Working experience with quality inspection metrology tools.
Working experience with information capture.
Basic blueprint-reading knowledge.
Basic quality-management knowledge.
Working experience with manufacturing safety.
Basic communication knowledge.
Must be able to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent stationary positioning and communication, occasional movement around the building and around equipment, and constant handling, adjusting, inspecting, and positioning of items and equipment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify.

Responsibilities

Perform belting and polishing operations using conventional polishing and belting lathes according to engineering drawings.
Buff and polish parts using appropriate wheels, compounds, and machine speeds to achieve specified finishes.
Use handheld air or electric tools for die grinding, flapping, and detailing parts.
Select appropriate blasting media, equipment, and machine settings based on drawings and work instructions.
Use centrifugal and vibratory tumbling equipment, selecting the appropriate media, compound, and water flow.
Complete paperwork and labor reporting transactions.
Maintain the work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition, including weekly housekeeping according to the 5S schedule.
Detect and report faulty equipment, defective material, and unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Safely transport products using hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and tables.
Dimensionally inspect work using appropriate tools, including calipers, comparators, pin gauges, measuring instruments, and surface plates.
Complete all required training.
Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
Follow quality management procedures, work instructions, and forms to support quality and compliance.
Follow work orders to perform operations on parts and products.
Follow designated safety rules and regulations, reinforce safety expectations, demonstrate safe operating practices, and report issues or concerns to the Supervisor.