Finishing Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Finishing Machine Operator Job Description

The Finishing Machine Operator works in the finishing department to clean, polish, deburr, and coat metal parts using precision equipment. This role combines mechanical aptitude, material finishing, and machine operation to ensure parts meet strict quality and coating specifications. You will prepare parts for coating, operate advanced PVD coating systems, and perform detailed inspections to maintain high production and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, polish, deburr, and coat metal finished parts in the finishing department.
• Clean, degrease, and prepare parts according to coating specifications and work instructions.
• Inspect incoming parts for defects or non-conformities prior to coating and report any issues.
• Properly rack, load, and unload parts in coating chambers to ensure optimal coating coverage.
• Handle parts carefully at all times to prevent contamination, scratching, or other damage.
• Operate ADLC and Chrome Nitride PVD coating systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor coating parameters including temperature, pressure, gas flow rates, deposition time, and vacuum levels.
• Adjust process parameters as required within established guidelines to maintain coating quality and consistency.
• Maintain accurate production records and process documentation for each job and batch.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of coated parts to verify quality.
• Verify coating thickness, adhesion, finish, and overall quality against specifications and standards.
• Work safely in a machine shop environment, following all safety policies and procedures.
• Support general production activities such as grinding and deburring as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with machinery and tools.
• Experience with material finishing processes such as cleaning, polishing, grinding, and deburring.
• Hands-on machine operation experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to operate precision machines and follow detailed work instructions.
• Basic math skills for measurements and process checks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in general production, manufacturing, or general labor.
• Experience with metal finishing and grinding operations.
• Familiarity with machine shop practices and equipment.
• Comfort working with coating systems and monitoring technical process parameters.
• Mechanically inclined and able to learn new equipment and processes quickly.
• Attention to detail for quality inspection and documentation.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a supportive environment with free chef-prepared meals provided on site every day and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision with company support toward benefit costs. The organization offers significant opportunities for career growth and advancement, with clear examples of internal promotion and development. Overtime is available, providing the chance to increase earnings while gaining additional experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment that is not temperature controlled, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. The company operates within 70,000 and 120,000 square foot facilities with approximately 250 people across multiple shifts, offering a busy and dynamic production setting. There are multiple openings on 1st shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and 2nd shift (3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.), with 2nd shift training initially conducted on 1st shift for a few weeks. You will work around production machinery, coating systems, and metal finishing equipment in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Wales, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 North Wales,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.