Finishing - Phoenix - Metal Worker I

SUMMARY

Operates pneumatic and power hand tools such as rotary die grinders and handheld belt sanders or operates buffing and polishing equipment to clean, and smooth metal castings.

Removes or reduces parting lines, positive and negative indications, and other defects according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Selects castings for work as per written or verbal instructions from the supervisor or his/her designee.

Ensures correct routers accompany the casting and all previous operations are signed as complete.

Positions castings on work bench and secures by manually holding or clamping parts in place with the assistance of fixtures, jigs and other holding apparatus.

Operates pneumatic and power hand tools including die grinders, belt sanders, and buffing equipment.

Checks required specifications as outlined on the Inspection Methods Requirement Sheet (IMRS) and follows engineering and supervisor instructions.

Grinds, blends and belt polishes localized areas of castings per engineering specifications to remove or reduce parting lines, excess metal, scratches, burs, or other indications.

Grinds blends and buffs part to leave a smooth surface as per instructions and specifications.

Performs Fluorescent Penetrate Inspection (FPI) rework and repair as necessary.

Performs Visual Inspection rework and repair as necessary.

Operates sandblast machine as necessary.

Selects correct size and type of abrasive material such as mounted stone points, carbide burrs, and various grit sizes of sanding belts and uses correct tool to achieve specified finish on casting per customer specification. 

Performs first visual inspection of selected castings and marks appropriate areas for weld repair.  Marks non-repairable castings as scrap and correctly documents all routers and rework routers.

QUALIFICATIONS Toperform this 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education or equivalent life experience and two-to-three-month related experience or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate in English, to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memo.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and perform simple multiplication and division.  Ability to perform these calculations using American units of money, weight, measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to effectively s...