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Utility Metal Finisher

Microwave Techniques
Gorham, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Description

Microwave Techniques is seeking a Utility Metal Finisher to join our team here in Gorham. This position works with a variety of tools and techniques to play a critical role in the machining and manufacture of precision high-end products.

Microwave Techniques, located in Gorham, Maine, is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced RF and microwave solutions. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative technologies that support customers across a broad range of industrial, scientific, medical, defense, semiconductor, aerospace, food processing, plasma, materials processing, communications, and research applications.

Our Gorham operations design and manufacture a wide portfolio of products, including:

  • RF and microwave circulators, isolators, and ferrite components
  • Waveguide and coaxial passive components
  • Custom RF and microwave engineering solutions

Microwave Techniques LLC, is a subsidiary of The Elmet Group (ELMT), a publicly traded company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deburring, sanding, and blending - polishing parts using hand tools, air and power tools.
  • Lapping flange faces flat
  • Tumble parts
  • Sandblasting using a cabinet sandblaster
  • Use tank farm in cleaning parts for secondary operation and prior to assembly and paint
  • Apply surface finishes to aluminum, brass, copper and stainless steel
  • Clean and wash parts
  • Some light assembly
  • Maintain tools used and work area is in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and activities concurrently to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Has high attention to detail

Requirements

Work Expectations

  • Responsible for contributing to a safe work environment by operating machinery in its intended manner, notifying proper individuals of an unsafe machine or work area
  • Supports multiple areas of production in a fast-paced environment
  • Accepting ownership and accountability for one’s position responsibilities and as an employee of Microwave Techniques
  • Communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Performs activities requiring sustained concentration, and visual acuity.

What can you expect from us?

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package effective day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life, supplement life-, short- and long-term disability insurance, AD&D critical illness and accident insurance
  • 401K plan with an employer match
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Training opportunities
  • Employee purchase program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Safety shoe purchase program

The shift in Gorham, Maine is Monday through Friday 6am – 2:30pm.

Consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

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