Thermoplastic Panel Finishing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Build excellence, one bend and pour at a time

Imagine taking a raw panel and guiding it through shearing, edge forming, and a precise polyamide pour—ending the night with a finished part that matches spec. On our Finishing team, that’s your mission.

2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:30 pm – 3:00 am

We offer a clear progression from contributing teammate to trusted expert and mentor.

• Serve as a helper on Press Brakes, Shears, or Hot Melt machinery.
• Assist main Finishers with panel shearing, edge bending, and polyamide pouring.
• Use a measuring tape and calipers; perform math with fractions, decimals, multiplication, and addition.
• Carry out visual inspections to confirm quality requirements are met.
• Support continuous improvement and flex with shifting priorities and schedules.
• Help the department by taking on work at equal or lower job grades as needed.
• Actively promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.

• Exhibit full capability in all Level 1 responsibilities.
• Operate a Press Brake, Shear, or Hot Melt Machine as the main Finisher, setting up equipment and dialing in settings for quality output.
• Provide clear direction to your helper and communicate the assistance required.
• Train Level I Finishers and those preparing to step into Level II.
• Model Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Quickly preset and set up all Press Brakes, Shears, and Hot Melt Machines; act as main Finisher across equipment.
• Understand, comply with, and help develop ISO standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive LEAN and world-class improvement activities.
• Coach and train Level I and Level II Finishers.
• Consistently demonstrate Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience/training ; or an equivalent blend of education and experience.

• Learn and adhere to EHS policies, rules, and work instructions.
• Attend all required EHS training.
• Wear the specified PPE at all times.
• Protect yourself, co-workers, and visitors by engaging in risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions/acts, and hazards; STOP WORK if imminent danger exists.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and keep equipment in proper condition.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy mentoring others, and thrive in a safety-first culture, you’ll feel at home here.