HARPERIZER (WEEKEND SHIFT)

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world-class quality and on-time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota—Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming—and one in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Summary:

Performs a variety of finishing operations to meet production standards and quality requirements, primarily including Harperizing, de-burring, washing, tumbling, blasting, and/or other operations required for completion of product. This position may be responsible for assisting in the training of others in the Finishing department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Able to perform majority of Finishing operations with no supervision.
• Operate harperizer, tumbler, spinning and passivation equipment.
• Setup and run passivation equipment, run humidity chamber and perform copper sulfate testing.
• Setup and run laser marker.
• Setup and run laser welder.
• Deburr parts under scope utilizing deburring tools.
• Document set-up sheets.
• Responsible for blasting and cleaning.
• Use a wide variety of mechanical/manual tools and operating procedures to finish parts.
• Visually inspects and checks own work and may inspect work of others per instructions; communicate with other departments as necessary.
• Use measuring instruments to ensure correct tolerances are met per customer requirements.
• May assist team lead in process development and documentation.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and work practices.
• Complies with company, department, and quality policies and procedures as applicable.
• Keeps Finishing Lead informed of job related problems and other information related to work activity.
• Maintains a positive work attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 years production or manufacturing experience. Finishing experience required.
• Must be fully trained in passivation.
• Ability to read basic tolerances and simple dimensions on blueprints and use measuring instruments.
• Ability to use all necessary inspection tools.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English language.
• Demonstrated high level of mechanical hand-eye coordination.
• Positive attitude, and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high concentration level while doing repetitive work.
• Ability to use a microscope for some operating procedures such as de-burring.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All employees must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee