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Finishing Room Lead & Process Specialist (Hands-on Leadership)
Location: Quakertown, PA | Job Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time | Compensation: Competitive Significant Overtime (OT)
The Opportunity
Are you a master of surface finishing who thrives on the shop floor? We are looking for a Finishing Room Lead to own, manage, and optimize our finishing operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will lead a team, run R&D trials, and ensure every part meets precision standards.
Important: This is a precision manufacturing role. We are specifically looking for professionals from industrial/mechanical finishing backgrounds. Candidates with only pharmaceutical manufacturing experience will not be considered. The Steel Requirements (Must-Haves)
If you don't meet these, this might not be the right fit:
- Experience: 5 years of direct, hands-on experience in industrial finishing (blasting, deburring, vibratory, surface finishing).
- Leadership: Proven track record running a finishing room or leading a production team (3 years preferred).
- Mechanical DNA: Strong aptitude for industrial machinery; you must be able to set up, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment yourself.
- Precision Background: Prior experience in a high-tolerance, precision manufacturing environment.
- Local Talent: Must live within a reasonable commute to Quakertown, PA (No relocation assistance provided).
- Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Nice-to-Haves (The "Extra" Edge)
- Experience with Chemtrol chemical treatments, electropolishing, or shot peening.
- Basic knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) or data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with CAD (reading drawings/blueprints) for fixturing.
- Experience in customer-facing technical support or sales collaboration.
What You’ll Do Daily
- Lead the Shop: Manage daily workflow, schedules, and a team of technicians in the Finishing Room.
- Optimize Processes: Run experiments and R&D trials for vibratory finishing, blasting, and washing.
- Troubleshoot: Resolve technical issues with media, compounds, and machine configurations on the fly.
- Client Interface: Assist the sales team by developing sample processes and technical reports for prospective clients.
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo
Sueldo: $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 al año
Pregunta(s) de postulación:
- Work Authorization: Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Sponsorship: Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Industry Focus: Is your primary manufacturing experience in the Pharmaceutical industry? (Response: No — Queremos industriales/metales).
- Experience Years: How many years of hands-on experience do you have in industrial surface finishing (blasting, deburring, vibratory, etc.)? (Minimum: 5)
- Leadership: Do you have at least 2 years of experience leading a team or running a finishing department?
- Commute: Are you located within a 45-minute commute of Quakertown, PA, or do you have a confirmed plan to relocate to the area immediately?
- Hands-on Experience: Please describe your experience running a finishing room. Include the types of equipment you’ve managed and your experience interacting with sales or engineering teams.
- Compensation: What is your desired total annual compensation (Base salary Bonus/OT expectations)?
- Education: What is your highest level of education completed?
- LinkedIn Profile: Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile.
- History: Have you ever applied for or interviewed with Precision Finishing in the past? If yes, please provide details.
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
Salary : $71,000 - $80,000