Metal Handler - 1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:   

• Responsible for all metal finishing processes and ensuring that all required processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Deburring, grinding, flatten, time-save, blasting, in-process cleaning of surgical cases and trays.
• Inspect products to blueprint specifications.
• Perform visual inspections for burrs.
• Utilizes and completes documentation/paperwork as required.
• Understand and follow policy and procedures.
• Ensure general maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Comply with ISO policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Occasionally:
• Assemble work instruments.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs.  The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. 

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.          

SKILLS: 

• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints, calipers, and micrometers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats.  May be required to climb stairs.  Must regularly be able to pull and push up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only).  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.