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This position performs hands-on finishing operations on precision metal castings to ensure completed components meet established quality and production requirements.\n\nThe ideal candidate is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, using hand and power tools, performing physical production work, and maintaining strong attention to part quality.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* Perform finishing operations on metal castings according to work instructions and quality standards.\n* Remove excess material, rough edges, burrs, and surface imperfections from cast components.\n* Grind, sand, deburr, clean, and prepare castings as required.\n* Operate appropriate hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other finishing equipment.\n* Visually inspect finished parts for defects, surface imperfections, and overall workmanship.\n* Handle parts appropriately throughout the finishing process to prevent damage.\n* Follow job travelers, work instructions, specifications, and production requirements.\n* Maintain consistent quality while meeting established production expectations.\n* Identify and report defects, damaged parts, equipment issues, or quality concerns.\n* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.\n* Follow company safety procedures and wear required PPE.\n* Assist with other production responsibilities as needed.\n\n*Qualifications*\n\n* Previous manufacturing, production, metalworking, grinding, deburring, finishing, foundry, or similar industrial experience preferred.\n* Experience with metal castings is a plus but not required.\n* Comfortable using hand and power tools in a manufacturing environment.\n* Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or surface imperfections.\n* Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.\n* Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.\n* Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively within a production team.\n* Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks.\n* High school diploma or GED preferred.\n\n*Schedule & Requirements*\n\n* *Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM*\n* *$18.00/hour*\n* *Closed-toed shoes are required.*\n* Additional PPE may be required depending on the assigned operation.\n\n#UNI13\n\nPay: From $18.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week\n\nBenefits:\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Vision insurance\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Do you have a Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation?\n* Can you pass a criminal background check?\n* Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position?\n\nAbility to Commute:\n* Saint Clair, MI (Required)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Uniiited","rawCompany":"uniiited","city":"St Clair","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-01T10:39:52.248Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9022.00","title":"Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand","slug":"grinding-and-polishing-workers-hand"},{"code":"51-4033.00","title":"Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"grinding-lapping-polishing-and-buffing-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4199.00","title":"Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other","slug":"metal-workers-and-plastic-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332813","title":"Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring","slug":"electroplating-plating-polishing-anodizing-and-coloring"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Finishing Operator","description":"*Finishing Operator – 1st Shift*\n\n*Location:* St. Clair, MI\n*Pay:* $18.00/hour\n*Schedule:* Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM\n*Job Type:* Full-Time | On-Site\n\n*Position Overview*\n\nA well-established precision manufacturing company is seeking a reliable *Finishing Operator* to join its 1st-shift production team. 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