USAM DC is seeking an enthusiastic individual that is reliable and ready to learn the prepping process in the Finishing department. The right individual will be trained to prepare work for the finishing area in a satisfactory manner. They will complete work that is high quality that meets customer requirements, including but not limited to, productivity, quality, cost and safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for preparing work to enter the finishing area and/or sands between coats of finish.
- Applies uniform coats of satin and/or finish on work.
- Set up, adjust, and operate all types of preparation equipment to perform on a wide variety wood material.
- Operate all tools and machines in a safe and productive manner.
- Ability to run the wide belt sander and finishing line.
- Maintain work area in an acceptable manner.
- May assist with tool and machine maintenance.
- Assumes other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.
- Can meet short and/or unpredictable deadlines.
- Consistently meets supervisor expectations.
- Understands and conforms to company policies and procedures.
- Recognizes and utilizes the company’s resources effectively and efficiently.
- Develops and maintains a sufficient working knowledge of the organization as a whole.
- Confers with supervisors with regard to overtime requirements.
- Develops mutual working relationships with supervisor in order to anticipate work needs.
- Uses company time conscientiously.
- Arrives for work on time and is able to work extended hours when workload/schedules require.
- Consistently projects a positive, professional attitude and approach to the job, the company and co-workers.
- Maintains confidentiality.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Exceptional work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
- Reliable and dependable worker
- Some understanding of machine operations (belt sander, preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 35+ pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on or near the Shop floor where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.
Work Location: In person
