Metal Finisher

Job Title: Metal Finisher

Job Description

This role prepares and finishes metal parts using electroplating, anodizing, and conversion coating processes while maintaining strict quality and process controls. The position focuses on producing consistent, high-quality finishes through careful preparation, chemical bath management, inspection, and documentation in a clean, climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal parts for finishing by cleaning, degreasing, etching, masking, and properly racking or fixturing components.

• Operate finishing processes such as electroplating, anodizing (including Types I, II, and III), and conversion coatings in accordance with process sheets, specifications, and bath control requirements.

• Mix, maintain, and monitor chemical baths, including controlling temperature, pH, and chemical concentration, and add chemicals according to established procedures.

• Perform post-finishing operations such as rinsing, passivation, drying, and packaging to ensure parts meet required finish and cleanliness standards.

• Inspect finished parts using gauges, micrometers, calipers, visual standards, and thickness measurement tools to verify compliance with specifications.

• Maintain accurate production records, bath-chemical logs, and quality documentation, and complete all required paperwork in a timely and precise manner.

• Identify and report nonconforming parts, document issues, and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Assist in troubleshooting finish defects such as adhesion issues, discoloration, pitting, and roughness, and implement corrective actions under supervision.

• Use finishing tools such as buffers, polishers, tumblers, and grinders to achieve required surface finishes when needed.

• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures related to chemical handling, equipment operation, and metal finishing processes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in anodizing Types I, II, and III, electroplating, or metal finishing.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience specifically in Type III anodizing.

• NADCAP-related experience in metal finishing or anodizing processes.

• Familiarity with plating chemistries, bath control, and process documentation for electroplating and anodizing operations.

• Experience using finishing tools such as buffers, polishers, tumblers, and grinders.

• Proficiency with basic measuring instruments including gauges, micrometers, and calipers.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications for finished parts.

• Knowledge of relevant quality standards and their application in a metal finishing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing logs, records, and quality paperwork.

• Ability to follow written process sheets, work instructions, and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a NADCAP-compliant metal finishing or aerospace-related environment.

• Background in managing multiple chemical baths and documenting adjustments and results.

• Familiarity with thickness measurement tools and visual inspection standards.

• Exposure to passivation processes and post-finishing operations such as drying and packaging.

• Comfort working with chemical handling procedures and environmental controls.

• Ability to collaborate with quality and production teams to resolve finishing issues.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive environment that rewards performance with bonuses, recognition events, and a comprehensive benefits package. Team members enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with a competitive match, and paid time off that grows with tenure. The company fosters a sense of community through events such as holiday parties with prize giveaways and summer plant picnics, and provides paid holidays to support work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in an indoor, clean, and air-conditioned production facility focused on metal finishing processes. Team members work around chemical baths, finishing equipment, and measuring instruments in a controlled environment that emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to documented processes. The schedule and shifts are structured to support consistent production, and the facility maintains organized work areas suitable for precision finishing and inspection tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clearwater,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.