Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Job Summary

Assist in daily operations of the blasting department, assuring quality of products, and aiding in the coordination and completion of department operations to meet production needs.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Inspects all products staged for finishing prior to moving to the next department; allocating parts for blasting process if needed.
• Process necessary parts through blasting equipment safely and effectively, ensuring surface quality of raw parts before sending them to next department.
• Maintain blasting equipment and collaborate with maintenance team as appropriate for equipment repairs.
• Understands how to use specialized equipment such as blasters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Objectives

• Facilitates consistency by ensuring all processes and procedures are followed appropriately for all assigned areas.
• Contributes to safety by keeping work areas and equipment clean, responding accordingly to alarms, and escalating situations as outlined by facility guidelines and practices.
• Supports all staff in assigned areas by completing necessary documentation, aiding teammates where able, and communicating effectively at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

• Sharp parts & tooling, heavy carts, occasional temperature fluctuations and humidity changes, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, and compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. unassisted, kneel, bend, and twist repeatedly.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be able to push and pull wheeled carts.

 Education/Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Some math skills.
• Chemical processes and usage.

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1^stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned your first year
• Company funded Health Reimbursement or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits