At CONMED, a Finishing Technician I is primarily responsible for producing parts that meet cosmetic requirements and standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Operate Bead Blast Operations. Operate centrifugal finishing equipment. Operate Vibratory finishing equipment. Operate buffing equipment. Plug and mask parts per print for all mechanical and chemical finishing operations. Operate chemical finishing operations such as Type II passivation, clear coat anodize, hard coat anodize, etc. Perform weighing and measuring operations to maintain bath concentrations as instructed and basic maintenance on all equipment. Operate waste water handling equipment according to instructions. Sustains and maintains 5S standards and all continuous improvement activities. Perform Equipment PM’s Ability to produce parts with Zero defects Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions and procedures Requirements: 1-3 years experience preferably in manufacturing environment specifically finishing and/or coating processes. Able to follow written and verbal instructions. Able to learn and become proficient in metals finishing/plating, reading instructions/schematics/blueprints, operating various types of production equipment and use gauges and other measurement tools. Must be willing to work in and follow all metals finishing and plating procedures. Able to work at established production rates and demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity. Basic computer skills. Willingness to work with materials/chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Must demonstrate the ability to operate equipment without causing injury to oneself, or damage to equipment or product. Must be able to work scheduled overtime. Must be willing and able to continually rotate through a variety of manufacturing processes, performing all types of tasks in a cell/team environment. Must be reliably and predictably available to perform the major duties of the position at the assigned work site. Must be able and be ready to perform the job tasks at the assigned starting time. Demonstrate ability to function in a high performance work team environment. Must be able to perform work at a bench height of 37.5” to 42”. Must be able to stand for up to eight hours per day, ability to move about, bends, stoops, uses hands and lift up to 25 pounds unassisted. Unaided visual acuity or corrected visual acuity should be at least 20/40 in each eye at infinity (20 feet) with the ability to distinguish colors. This position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-325-5900 option #3. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.