Demo

Metal Finishing Associate

Confidential
Confidential Salary
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT!!

Are you passionate about precision and craftsmanship?

Do you take pride in creating top-quality products that stand the test of time?

Erie Plating Company is looking for a Metal Finisher to join our dedicated team of experts. We are a leading provider in metal finishing, and we’re excited to find someone who is ready to bring their skills to our growing company.

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to FAA regulations. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.

Job Summary:

The Metal Finisher is a key role within our organization. This role is responsible for preparing and providing world-class metal finishing for some of the most dynamic customers in key industries such as aerospace.

Mastering this craft is a career opportunity and perfect for a science-minded individual with attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform metal finishing process that may include copper, nickel, chrome, tin, and others.
  • Operate various metal finishing equipment, tooling, and monitoring and measuring equipment.
  • Review work instructions to understand product specifications and finishing requirements.
  • Inspect finished products during processing to ensure they meet company quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly workspace, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
  • Follow safety protocols and wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during operations.
  • Document completed work and report any quality control issues to the supervisor.

Qualifications: The following qualifications are optimal; however we are willing to train highly driven,detail-oriented individuals.

Education:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or 1-2 years of experience as a Metal Finisher or in a related field

Experience:
Familiarity with different metal finishing techniques and tools.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
  • Knowledge of different metal materials and their characteristics.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Good physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
  • A basic knowledge of chemistry is preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints. Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and compliance auditors.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Metal Finishing Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Metal Finishing Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$45,900 - $57,768
Income Estimation: 
$61,250 - $70,926
Income Estimation: 
$55,007 - $68,669
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Confidential

  • Confidential Fargo, ND
  • Join our locally-owned CPA firm and take your career to the next level! We are actively seeking both full-time and part-time Accountants and Tax Profession... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Confidential Lewes, DE
  • Love Creek Farm is seeking a dependable, knowledgeable, and hardworking Groom to join our team. This individual plays a vital role in ensuring the health, ... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Confidential Lewes, DE
  • Job description We are currently looking for a hard-working and customer service minded individual with prior apartment maintenance experience to fill a Ma... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Confidential Wilmington, DE
  • Join our growing residential construction company! Key Responsibilities: Tile & Stone Installation Surface Prep: Prepare, clean, and level surfaces, ensuri... more
  • 20 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Metal Finishing Associate jobs in the Erie, PA area that may be a better fit.

  • Erie Plating Erie, PA
  • Summary of Position: The Metal Finishing Process Engineer creates and implements processes and quality assurance methods to achieve customer requirements i... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Associate's in Counseling and Child Guidance Meadville, PA
  • Job Description: Behavior Consultant Requirements Be licensed in the state of PA as a Behavior Specialist OR Have certification as a BCBA OR Have a graduat... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!