General Labor / Production 1st Shift.

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview: The Metal Finishing Process Support Specialist is responsible supporting, assisting, and maintaining production throughput in accordance with customer and quality requirements. This includes, but not limited to, unpacking, packing, racking, unracking, demasking, and moving metal parts through other departments.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Safety:

• Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping rules to maintain a safe working environment. All appropriate PPE must be worn.  

Unpacking/Packing:

• Perform visual initial inspection while unpacking parts, verifying any surface defects or damage, and communicate all issues to necessary personnel.
• Document the method that parts were packaged in so they can be protected in the same or a heightened manner when parts are being packed for shipment.
• Pack customer parts, paying special attention to customer requirements or internal instructions.
• Organize boxes and packaging materials.

Racking/Unracking:

• Identify and select holding racks and fixtures best suited to efficiently process parts.
• Ensure parts are accurately placed with consideration to characteristics, customer specifications, and industry standards.
• Review established racking method and duplicate the racking for all parts, verifying there is electrical contact to parts when required.
• Ensure parts are secured to the rack, paying special attention not to scratch or mark the parts.
• Team lift rack onto lift.
• Dry and clean parts after processing.
• Remove parts from racks by relieving the pressure on racking fixture.
• Visually inspect parts for any issues incurred during processing including damage or flaws.
• Clean racking after use and communicate any broken or damaged areas to supervisor.

Demasking:

• Remove various masking materials from parts after processing.
• Visually inspect and remove any foreign objects (FOD) from parts prior to moving to the next department.
• Clean parts after removing masking to ensure all adhesives are removed.  
• Review parts for consistency of masking integrity and identify any non-conformities.
• Utilize production paperwork such as work orders, drawings, and specifications to verify all masking is removed.

Miscellaneous:

• Proactively communicate any potential issues concerning equipment or customer parts to supervisor.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, training, and audits as necessary.
• Cross functionally support other lines or work areas as needed.
• Complete all applicable data records and documents to sustain traceability of work performed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize a pallet jack to move skids around the facility.
• Exhibit effective prioritization skills while upholding accuracy and consistency under pressure and/or short deadlines.
• Ability to handle critical parts by carefully following all best practices, instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to learn and use MIL’s custom production software. 

Physical Demands:

• Visual acuity: ability to see small details with own or corrected vision.
• Must have good dexterity in hands, wrists, and fingers to perform job duties without damage to parts.
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time and handling parts ranging in size and weight.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a production environment, racking, or chemical processing experience is preferred. 
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience a plus.
• PC literate with at least a basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic arithmetic skills (i.e., add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Able to read, write, and speak in English, Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• Individual must be authorized to work in the U.S. 
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and materials. The successful candidate must meet all ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. person as defined by ITAR. 

Reports: The Metal Finishing Process Support Specialist will report directly to the Metal Finishing Lead and interface with the Metal Finishing Supervisor and Manager for additional guidance.

Hours: 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , Monday. through Friday; must be flexible to work overtime and additional hours as needed to support the department in times of increased demand.

Full-Time MIL employee benefits include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with the potential to earn a production bonuses.  
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing. 
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans.  
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual. 

At MIL, we simplify complexity by bringing together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to manufacture precision parts that serve as components in space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of our work significantly impacts the lives of those who depend on these systems. What distinguishes us is our team and our unwavering commitment to supporting our customers. We are the preferred processor for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.

Company Description

At MIL, we simplify complexity by bringing together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to manufacture precision parts that serve as components in space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of our work significantly impacts the lives of those who depend on these systems. What distinguishes us is our team and our unwavering commitment to supporting our customers. We are the preferred processor for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.