Job Details
Job Summary
The General Finishing Operator is responsible for rotating through the following areas of work: assembly, deburring, polishing, washing, tumbling and other finishing activities. Will setup and operate manual pneumatic, electric, or hand tools to provide a cosmetically acceptable and quality product to the customer per print and process requirements.
We have opportunities on Days, Nights, and Weekends
- Weekend shift: Friday-Sunday 5:00am-5:30pm work 36 hours get paid for 40 with 20% shift differential and an annual retention bonus
ResponsibilitiesThe primary duties and responsibilities of the General Finishing Operator consist of but are not limited to:
- Accurate and competent use of all inspection equipment related to job inspection requirements such as micrometers, air gauging, optical comparator, refractometer, calipers, go and no-go gauges, thread gauges and plug/pin gauges
- Follow appropriate process to polish, wash, tumble, bead blast, hone, assemble and deburr parts as needed
- Ability to work proficiently on multiple parts within their home area and flexible to change direction as priorities change in home area
- Effectively repeat processes to ensure consistent parts are coming out free of burrs
- Able to distinguish and deburr easy to reach noncomplex features
- Proficient in use of finishing equipment in their home area
- Proficient in use of inspection equipment needed for the parts worked on
- Performs total preventative maintenance (TPM) in an area as needed
- Demonstrates a high regard to quality and the ability/willingness to train on different deburring equipment. Able to use deburring equipment consistently.
- Perform work demanding a high degree of accuracy and close tolerance inspection
- Guarantee part cleanliness and quality as specified by customer requirements
- Maintain accurate inventory levels within department and support traceability requirements through material issues
- Exhibit a working knowledge of health and safety, responsible for safety awareness, while upholding and improving the culture of safety within the organization. Identify opportunities for improvement and act if appropriate before a problem occurs. Report potential hazards, unsafe working conditions, unsafe equipment, unsafe acts, and injuries immediately
- All other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
Education and Experience- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in relation to machine trades with secondary operations and assembly experience preferred
- Background in Lean manufacturing principles is a plus
- Experience in finishing or second operations preferred
Competencies- Ability to inspect a part and willing to learn how to use inspection equipment
- Able to interpret blueprints at a basic level, use simple math to perform basic calculations, and use basic hand-held measuring tools
- Understands how to navigate a computer and proficient in using Epicor, 1factory, and other UMC programs while accurately inputting data into all software systems
- Able to multitask and willing to learn and develop in other finishing areas
- Communicate effectively with supervisor, finishing operators or others regarding throughput and part quality both verbally and written
- Ability to express ideas, share information, listen actively, and demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communications
- Adheres to UMC Quality Standards
- Ensure all internal and external customers receive positive service experiences
- Able to make effective and timely decisions
- Strong sense of urgency while maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to demonstrate troubleshooting capabilities
- Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Great People, Going Beyond, and Growing
Physical Requirements- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or sitting at workstation throughout the entirety of the shift
- Continuous use of hands and wrists in fine motor manipulation
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds
- Prolonged static neck flexion while deburring parts, use of microscope and frequent use of foot controls with deburring devices throughout the entirety of the shift
- Frequent wrist deviation when using buffing equipment
- Frequent use of hand tools such as grinders and other special tools to remove sharp edges from machined parts
- Must be able to meet customer demand requirements for performing visual inspection and/or other product acceptance activities with or without accommodation