Finishing Specialist

Company: Advantage xPO
Location: Crown Point
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

FINISHING SPECIALIST

Precision Turbo

9401 Georgia Street

Crown Point, IN 46307

Shift(s): Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wage: $14.00 hourly

Precision Turbo and Engine is one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high performance, aftermarket turbochargers. In addition to a line of high-performance turbochargers, wastegates, heat exchangers, and fuel injectors, we are also a top distributor for many other performance products such as fuel system components, stand-alone engine management systems, and data acquisition systems.

Material Handlers receive, store, and distribute materials, tools, equipment, and products by performing the following duties.

BENEFITS:

* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* 401k (match)
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Uniform Allowance
* All supplies/tools provided
* Advancement Opportunity

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Examines and feels surface of component parts for defects.
* Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder or other assigned equipment.
* Starts grinder and other machines and tools and moves it over surface of workpiece to remove scratches, excess weld material, and burs.
* Operates abrasive blasting equipment.
* Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface.
* Replaces worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts.
* Cleans components and provides notice of job assignment completion.
* Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or GED.
* One year of related experience, preferably in a components production environment, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to work unsupervised.
* Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
* Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with others to meet production demands.
* Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams in a matrix organization.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Employee is regularly required to stand for 4 hours at a time, with minimal breaks.
* Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
* Employee is regularly required to operate machinery.
* Employee is regularly required to wear safety glasses.
* Employee is required to be on site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
* Requires daily face-to-face interaction with employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled production environment, with some exposure to loud noise.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles--- people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It's not just about your career--- or your job title---it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters---do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

About Advantage xPO

Advantage xPO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage xPO is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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