1st Shift Finisher

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Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Rockford, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The finisher is responsible for polishing and grinding metal forgings using various tools to achieve a finished appearance. They must also maintain production rates, perform equipment adjustments, and accurately complete routing sheets.

Qualifications

This role requires candidates to polish and grind metal items to meet production rates. Candidates should have one to three months of related experience or on-the-job training. The role involves physical demands such as standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds, along with attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Job Description

Description

Monday- Friday: 6AM-2:30PM 

$16-$19 Training Hourly, Piece-Rate Opportunity 

Job Purpose:

To polish and grind metal items after all other machining operations are complete and meet the established rates of production.

Essential Functions:

  1. Polish and/or grind metal forgings by holding parts against grinding wheel, wire brush or belt sander to bring forging to finished appearance.
  2. Applies abrasive compound, wax, or other dressing to facilitate polishing operation.
  3. Perform necessary replacement and balancing of polishing wheels and belts and performs necessary adjustments of tension.
  4. Completes the appropriate routing sheet and inputs data entry information in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

  1. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

  • One (1) to three (3) months of related experience or on-the-job training.

Physical:

  • Must be able to stand at equipment for 8 hours or more per day
  • Must be able to use both hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.
  • Must have close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus on work.
  • Employees will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes or airborne particles, high noise levels, and vibration to hands.
  • Employees will be required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses and foot protection.

Mental:

  • Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple written and verbal instructions. 
  • Must be able to perform mathematical skills such as: addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division of all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; and ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Must have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical:

None  

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

  • Ability to Learn
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Judgment (Problem Solution)
  • Motivational Fit
  • Safety Awareness
  • Teamwork/Cooperation

Company Benefits Include:

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability & Long Term Disability 
  • Opportunities for Overtime
  • Stable, long-term employment

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Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc

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