What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finishing Operator position at Matthews International?
The Finishing Operator performs a variety of functions under the finishing area, which includes: belting, chasing, clear coating, drilling & tapping, sandblast operator, polisher operator, oxidation, packing & shipping, and painting. This position works to assure accuracy and quality control and promotes the flow of materials necessary to production.
- Visually inspects product at work station to determine work required.
- Determines required finish operation based upon production order and ticket.
- Performs finish process that meet quality standards of operation. Standards of operation are located on site for operators review and training.
- Transfers product to and from work station in a safe manner.
- Observes and follows safety precautions, rules and regulations.
- Belting: belting AIB, VA memorials, and regular memorials, changing belts as necessary and end of shift procedure.
- Chasing: examining castings and determining what needs chased, pounding down welds, filling small holes with shot, chasing the surface, letters, ribbons, emblems, vase holes edges, and ornamentation, using the appropriate tools.
- Clear Coating: performing clear coating operations, operating the clear booth controls, purging the paint gun, and end of shift procedures.
- Drilling and Tapping: drilling and tapping of markers.
- General Cleaning: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
- Hand Polishing: performing hand polishing, using air tools, and end of shift procedures.
- Oxidation: preparing castings for oxidation, performing oxidation, performing basic oxidation techniques, and end of shift procedures.
- Packing & Shipping: performing the final quality inspection of castings, then packing and shipping them.
- Painting: operating the sand blaster and the hand blaster.
- Handfinishing: working with the aid of a microscope, engraving and sharpening rotary dies and inspecting parts for incoming and outgoing quality control.
- Responsible for maintaining work area and all equipment required to complete job.
- Additional duties as assigned.