Metal Prep Technician

The Metal Prep position is responsible for preparing fabricated metal parts and assemblies for the next stages of the manufacturing process, including painting, welding, and final assembly. This position performs grinding, sanding, deburring, cleaning, and other surface preparation activities to ensure parts meet Reichdrill's quality and production standards.The Metal Prep employee plays an important role in maintaining product quality by identifying and correcting surface imperfections and ensuring components are properly prepared before moving to the next operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Including the following: other duties may be assigned):

• Know and follow all applicable policies and procedures
• Report all HSE incidents, accidents, near misses and potential problems in a timely manner
• Will be expected to help train fellow employees, sharing knowledge will help the department and Reichdrill to grow. Training must be done per Controlled Work Instructions and Trainings.
• Engage with fellow employees to drive Continuous Improvement
• Aim to have positive attitude and work together in a courteous and cordial manner. They should strive to help create an honest, trustworthy, and friendly work environment.
• Use TPM and 5S Methodologies to help optimize equipment availability and improve plant cleanliness and organization by working with maintenance, fellow employees, and leaders to improve overall productivity.

Job Specific Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Including the following: other duties may be assigned):

• Prepare metal parts, components, and assemblies for painting, welding, assembly, or other production operations.
• Grind and smooth welds, sharp edges, burrs, and surface imperfections using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Sand, clean, and prepare metal surfaces as required.
• Setup and operate band saws, press brakes, pipe bender, and pipe threaders according to drawings and work instructions
• Remove rust, scale, slag, spatter, grease, dirt, and other contaminants from parts.
• Use grinders, sanders, wire wheels, scrapers, and other metal preparation tools safely and effectively.

Job Title: Metal Prep Technician Department Assigned: Welding/Fabrication

• Perform basic visual inspections of parts and identify defects or areas requiring additional preparation or rework.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, specifications, and direction from supervisors or leads.
• Handle and move parts safely using appropriate materialhandling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition and report damaged or defective equipment.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of unnecessary hazards.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality requirements, and established work practices.
• Communicate quality, safety, material, or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
• Work cooperatively with employees in welding, fabrication, painting, assembly, and other production areas.
• Perform other productionrelated duties as assigned.
• Other duties as needed

Experience/Qualification Requirements: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Experience operating CNC plasma cutting table is a plus, but not required
• Experience using grinders, sanders, and other hand or power tools is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment after proper training.
• Ability to recognize basic surface defects and determine when additional reparation is needed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work in a manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently use hands and arms to operate tools and handle materials.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull as required.
• Lift and/or move materials and components consistent with established company lifting and materialhandling practices.
• Perform repetitive tasks involving hand and power tools.
• Work around noise, dust, metal particles, welding/fabrication activities, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing environment.
• Wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety footwear, face shields, and respiratory protection when required.

Safety & Quality Expectations: All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and producing quality work. The Metal Prep employee is expected to follow established safety procedures, properly use PPE and machine/tool guarding, inspect their work, report unsafe conditions, and stop and seek guidance when a task cannot be completed safely or according to specifications.

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, metal particles, temperature changes, and other conditions normally associated with metal fabrication and manufacturing operations.

Additional Expectations

Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, dependability, and respect for coworkers while supporting Reichdrill's commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.