Metal Finisher - Nordic Ware

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring a constant flow of production for the Vibe Deburr, Blasting Equipment, Auto Turn, and Sanding operations. You will also be responsible for the individuals assigned to these machines to ensure that daily production schedule requirements are met.

What you will get to do

• Set up workstations prior to the start of the shift; direct the work activity of assigned areas.
• Train and coordinate the work of machine operators in the Vibe, blasting equipment, and sanding areas.
• Identify and recommend performance and safety improvements to the production supervisor, and participate in correction action.
• Ensure that all Personal Protective Equipment required, is being always used.
• Perform visual quality inspection of products and make needed adjustments or repairs to machine and/or operations when needed.
• Ensure all daily job travelers are filled out completely and accurately each day and scanned into computer system.
• Complete daily production records. Check all job travelers prior to processing parts to ensure the correct parts are being called out/pulled on the vibe operation.
• Use fork and hand lifts to move materials, tag, and poly wrap finished product as needed.
• Assist in making sure all machines and equipment are in good working order to avoid unnecessary down time. Report equipment problems to supervisor or manager.
• Train new operators. Assist all operators to ensure efficiency and quality on all machines and related equipment.
• Work with outside vendors, and/or Purchasing department, on all machine-related supplies, parts, etc.
• Ensure work area and department housekeeping initiatives are adhered to, per 5S directives.

What you bring to the role

• You are a self-starter who can work independently, some overtime when necessary, and has a reliable record of attendance and punctuality
• You can operate (or can learn how to use) our scanning equipment
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to operate a forklift
• Good basic computer skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• 1+ years' experience in a formal or informal leadership position is preferred with effective group leader skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull/manipulate materials weighing up to 150 lbs.
• High noise level: hearing protection required; Exposure to airborne particles: eye protection required.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperature environments.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience, and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer