**Surface Prep Technician** **Build innovative solutions and design the future** . You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo. **_What’s In It For You:_** At Tecomet, we believe that everyone makes a difference and contributes to our overall success. We are a team bound together by pride in our work and dedication to our craft. Our leadership team shares the company’s strategic direction so our workforce can remain informed and attain our internal goals and objectives. **Let’s talk about what we have to offer:** + Competitive pay and benefit packages + Health Benefits start on day one + 401k available with matching + 9 Paid Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays + PTO offered **POSITION SUMMARY** Prepare raw and preformed material for forging operations, Utilizing but not limited to using blasters, Pangborns, Belt Grinders, Hand Grinders, Buffers, Mills, Ban Saws, Chop Saws, Trim Presses, Arbor Press, Tumblers, and F.P.I. **PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects. + Examines perform material with the use of Flourescent Penetrant Inspection. + Set up and operation of the cut-off machinery. + Verifies dimensions of stock cut and accuracy of cuts. + Replaces dull or damaged saw blades and lubricates machines. + Completes daily cut-off logs. + Submits first piece samples to quality control. + Selects grade of abrasive belt, wheel, or disk according to specifications, knowledge of abrasives, and condition of metal, and attaches to grinder. + Starts grinder and moves it over surface of work piece to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess weld material, and burs. + Polishes ground areas with finer abrasive to produce smooth, unmarred surface. + Operates hand grinders, belt sanders, buffers, pangborn, blaster, auto blasters, mills, arbor press, and trim press. + Ensures accurate process flow of products by following department procedures. + Locates WIP through knowledge of the various production processes, and an ability to read production routing tags, etc. + Maintains production levels at various work stations assuring an even flow of processing. + Assists in the processing of all production operations when process dictates. + Monitors and records all associated dimensions on the product to ensure conformance to all customer specifications. + Identifies maintenance needs of equipment and reports to Forge Operations Team Leader. + Performs preventative maintenance checks ‘for applicable’ equipment. + Completes quality documents such as SPC charts, routers, and tags. + Counts parts to ensure all products are accounted for going in and out of all operations. + Checks router tags for completeness and verifying process. + Maintains housekeeping and safety standards in work area. + Additional duties as requested by management. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** + High School diploma or general education degree **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED** + Knowledge of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gages, and comparators. + Working knowledge of trim press operations and forging equipment. + Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop: bend: climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. **Tecomet** , Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.