Metal Finisher

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Metal Finisher at our Mayville WI location. As an employee/owner at MEC, you will Sand, grind metal parts to achieve finish ready for painting, plating and as required by the customer.

A role like this comes with some important responsibilities, some of those responsibilities include:

• Setup the work area for part handling and work positioning for ergonomic access to the part surfaces needed to be sanded and ground on
• Handle sheet metal components from the incoming load to the worktable or trunnion or fixture, perform the metal finishing work, check the finish quality of the work, then pack parts to the outgoing load in correct packaging
• Setup tables, work supports, curtains as needed
• Check part quality by visual and touch inspection of the part to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal.
• Removes dents, weld welts, and may perform limited tack welding to accommodate finishing of previously welded joints.
• Setup and maintain air tools and other tools for the operation. This includes cleaning and oiling tools, appropriate storage.
• Perform basic cleaning of the work area every shift.
• Read prints, drawings, specifications and utilize sample parts for the operation
• Follow instructions given on procedures and receive feedback from process and final inspection on work quality
• Use tools such as Dual Action (DA) sander, grinder (4”, 7”, hard and soft backing pads), abrasive cut-off wheel, plasma cutter, wire brush (bench and hand), belt sander to perform sanding, grinding and cutting operations in compliance with drawings (prints) to complete the operation of metal finishing during the manufacture parts. Handle parts by hand and with a hoist to move from in-load to the worktable to out-load.

Why Work for MEC?

We don’t want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 9 years in a row. That recognition isn’t handed out without a lot of hard work and dedication from the 3,000 employee shareholders at MEC. Did we say shareholders? YES! MEC is an employee-owned company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located. 

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 19 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers in eight states.

What Does It Take to Be a Fit for This Role?

High School Diploma; and a one year certificate from college or technical school, or one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.