Metal Finisher

Job Description

Job Description

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting manufacturing company in the Sterling Heights area looking to add a Metal Finisher to their team. This role is perfect for someone with finishing, polishing, or deburring experience—especially within aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.

What’s in it for you:

• 1st Shift opportunity 5:00am start time Monday - Saturday
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience ($18–$22/hr range)
• Contract-to-hire opportunity – get hired in based on performance and attendance
• Opportunity to work in a clean, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Overtime available
• Full benefits offered upon DIRECT hire-in (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO)

What your day will look like:

• Perform finishing processes such as polishing, grinding, deburring, buffing, and sandblasting on metal components
• Inspect surfaces of workpieces for defects and determine appropriate finishing methods
• Select and use proper abrasive belts, wheels, and discs based on material type and condition
• Operate hand tools and equipment including grinders, belt sanders, buffers, tumblers, and sandblasting equipment
• Remove excess material, scratches, weld splatter, and burrs to meet tight tolerances and surface finish requirements
• Polish and blend surfaces, including transitioning forged and machined areas for a smooth, consistent finish
• Deburr internal features such as fuel ports, EDM holes, and other hard-to-reach areas using hand tools
• Inspect parts including interior bores and detailed features to ensure quality standards are met
• Monitor and record dimensions to ensure compliance with customer specifications
• Complete quality documentation including SPC charts, routers, and tags
• Ensure proper cleaning and placement of parts in baskets for processing
• Count and track parts throughout production to maintain accuracy and accountability
• Perform basic preventative maintenance checks on equipment
• Maintain consistent production flow across workstations and assist in other operations as needed
• Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards
• Support additional production needs, including non-aerospace components when required

What we are looking for:

• 1+ years of experience in metal finishing, deburring, polishing, or similar role
• Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience using hand tools such as grinders, sanders, or polishing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with tight tolerances and cosmetic finishes
• Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, gauges, etc.)
• Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or machining environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.