Job Description

Join our precision sheet metal finishing team and contribute to delivering high-quality products with certified paint and powder coat excellence!

Job Summary

The Industrial/Production Finishing Assistant will support our paint and powder coating operations in a NADCAP-certified precision sheet metal manufacturing facility. This position plays a key role in preparing, masking, racking, inspecting, and supporting parts throughout the finishing process to ensure compliance with aerospace and industry standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced production environment

Key Responsibilities

• Production Preparation & Support- Assist in prepping, cleaning, masking, and racking parts prior to paint or powder coating or phosphate conversion.

  • Support part flow through finishing processes, including phosphate, paint, and powder, based on scheduling priorities.
  • Safely handle metal parts and materials according to process requirements and quality standards.

• **Quality Control & Inspection **- Perform visual inspections of pre- and post-finished parts to ensure proper surface preparation, masking accuracy, and coating coverage.

  • Identify and report any imperfections, contamination, or coating defects.
  • Ensure all parts meet NADCAP, AS9100, and customer specifications

• Phosphate Line Operations- Support phosphate pretreatment operations including part loading, chemical rinsing, drying, and unloading.

  • Follow established work instructions and chemical handling procedures.
  • Assist in testing, monitoring, and maintaining phosphate solution quality under supervision.
  • Ensure proper labeling, staging, and traceability of chemically treated parts.

• Maintenance & Housekeeping- Keep work areas clean and organized in compliance with.

  • Clean and maintain tools, phosphate tanks, paint booths, racks, and other finishing equipment.
  • Properly dispose of waste materials and handle hazardous materials in accordance with company policy and environmental regulations.

• Team Collaboration- Work closely with painters, powder coaters, inspectors, and production team** **to meet daily production goals.

  • Assist in other finishing or production support tasks as directed
  • Participate in cross-training and departmental improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience- High school diploma or GED preferred.

  • 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in paint, powder coating, or chemical conversion processes is a plus
  • Familiarity working in NADCAP-certified or AS9100 environments is a plus.

• Sills & Competencies- Strong attention to detail and quality control awareness.

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
  • Basic knowledge of paint/powder coat materials and masking techniques preferred.
  • Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a production environment.

• Physical Requirements & Work Environment- Work is performed in a manufacturing and finishing environment with exposure to chemicals, coatings, fumes and noise.

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, lift up to 40 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, respirators) required.

• Schedule- Shift 1Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday

  • Shift 2 Hours: 2:30PM – 10:45PM, Monday – Friday
  • Flexibility may be required based on production needs.

• Compensation- Hourly Rate: $18 - $22 per hour

  • Benefits include shared-cost health care, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match after a waiting period.

Additional Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management reserves the right to revise or modify this job description as needed. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

You should be proficient in:

• Continuous Improvement
• AS9100 Experience
• Blueprint Reading