Finishing Technician

Marlen headquartered in Riverside MO is recognized as a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered and innovative food processing equipment and systems. Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping portioning size reduction thermal processing and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the worlds leading food brands for 70 years. Our worldclass Solution Centers strategically located across the globe allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products.

As a Duravant Family Company Marlen participates in global Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction with opportunities for personal and professional growth Marlen offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees health wellbeing and financial security
Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
Driven Team Members: We have a crossfunctional collaborative environment focused on delivering results
Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork Respect Integrity Winning Spirit and Sense of Urgency
Culture: We are driven by our number one asset our employees and their successes
Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the companys overall benefit.

We are seeking a reliable and eager candidate to fill our deburring and media blast position. If you enjoy multitasking within a team environment and excel at working on a variety of projects you should apply to join our team!

The finishing tech prepares all materials and parts for the necessary operations (weld grind/polish deburr and media blast). Uses grinders pneumatic sanding tools saws and welding machines from time to time. Performs a variety of tasks in the fabricating department.

• Abrade surfaces of metal to remove any scale paint grease tar rust and dirt.
• Be responsible for prepping work surfaces with masking film tape and rubber.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders
• Shovel or pour abrasives into machine hopper or reclaimer.
• Perform safe loading of parts on racks pallets or mats inside the blast booth.
• Turn valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through the nozzle.
• Examine finished pieces for proper conformance to specifications.
• Perform daily checks and housekeeping of blast booth and corresponding work area.
• Operate a forklift safely
• Other duties as assigned by team lead or department manager

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma / Equivalency preferred

Experience: 2year experience in metal fabrication preferred

Core Competencies:

Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints tape measure

Basic ability to use computer systems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas.

Other:

• Travel not usually required but may on occasion.
• Must have flexible schedule including some weekends.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is required to wear special PPE including a helmet with compressed air when bead blasting. The employee is frequently required to stand sit kneel and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach and grasp with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Work environment includes manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

PreEmployment Verifications: Must satisfactorily pass background check and postoffer drug screen physical and agility test prior to employment.

Marlen International (Marlen) maintains a drugfree workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available at: Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Marlen participates in EVerify.