1st Shift - Lead, Finishing

California Faucets•Huntington Beach, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

California Faucets offers over 30 finishes to its customers. Our product is not mass-produced and is made with artisan hands. All our brass fixtures require various forms of metal finishing to achieve the high standards and quality craftsmanship we are known for. The Finishing Lead is a critical role within the company and has a direct impact on the quality and quantity of products that California Faucets provides to its customers. The Finishing Lead is responsible for setting the example, teaching, guiding, and assisting coworkers in order to successfully perform production operations. This role leads 15-20 employees in the finishing process. Responsibilities include, relaying direction from the supervisor to other team members, training, assigning and directing work, providing input/assistance to the supervisor regarding the appraisal of employee performance, resolving problems, and continuously improving processes and procedures. When performing this job, the following activities are required: Sandblasting with the use of high-pressure air equipment to clean and prepare surfaces such as brass or other types of metals. When sandblasting, manually direct nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval. Metal polishers and satiners use polishing lathe machines on metal surfaces to correct defects, smooth, satin and prepare surfaces and polish materials. As a metal buffer, you will set up and operate polishing equipment. You will begin by coating the buffing wheel with a compound stick. After the wheel is prepped, you will hold and move parts against the wheel until the part is either smooth and/or satin and free of defects or any plating effects instigated by production. You will be required to maintain buffing materials and equipment including buffers, finishing wheels and finishing machines. Metal plating and living finish application utilizes various chemical solutions to achieve a desired color or finish. This involves racking or wiring of parts, dipping parts in chemical baths and rinse tanks, drying parts with forced air and cleaning or waxing the finished product to obtain the desired results. Electro-stripping involves removing the outer chrome plated layer to expose the underlaying bright nickel finish. This is achieved by racking parts and dipping them in electrically charged chemical baths, rinsing and drying. Peeling or unwrapping parts in preparation for further finishing is a simple process that is required before orders can be processed. It consists of verifying the type and quantity of parts against the production order form and then staging them in trays. Once parts are finished, they must be returned to inventory. Production tickets are scanned into the ERP computer system and advanced to the next stage of assembly or production. This requires the use of bar code scanners and personal computers. Notifying supervisor of quality variances. Carrying or transporting orders to different staging areas utilizing material handling equipment. Reading and counting accurately, performing simple math, writing legibly. Scanning tickets into the ERP computer system and retrieving order information. Performing corrective maintenance on finishing machines such as the sandblasting machine, the polishing lathe, and the powder coating spray gun. Teaching, guiding, overseeing, and organizing employees to complete the finishing processes. Promoting cooperation and positive communication with co-workers. Overseeing the day-to-day functions of an assigned department/work area by providing guidance and direction. Coordinating efforts with other departments throughout the organization to complete products in a timely manner. Assisting supervisor/manager in planning the layout of the assigned work area. Performing additional assignments per supervisor's direction. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and Spanish fluently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
Ability to use common tools.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to use miscellaneous office equipment (e.g. calculators, computers, copiers, etc.).
Adaptability/flexibility when encountering problems. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and be able to solve problems and implement solutions.
Ability to follow instructions and comply with and ensure team members comply with all safety regulations including the use of personal protective equipment.
Attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, persistence.
Must be able to communicate discrepancies to team leader and be able to solve problems and implement solutions.
Visual examination of finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
Attention to detail and quality of finished product.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
The minimum educational requirement to successfully perform this position is a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
Someone entering this position should have at least five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing similar work in a related field and at least one (1) year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Sandblasting with the use of high-pressure air equipment to clean and prepare surfaces such as brass or other types of metals.
Manually direct nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove-fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval when sandblasting.
Use polishing lathe machines on metal surfaces to correct defects, smooth, satin and prepare surfaces and polish materials.
Set up and operate polishing equipment.
Coat the buffing wheel with a compound stick.
Hold and move parts against the wheel until the part is either smooth and/or satin and free of defects or any plating effects instigated by production.
Maintain buffing materials and equipment including buffers, finishing wheels and finishing machines.
Utilize various chemical solutions to achieve a desired color or finish by racking or wiring of parts, dipping parts in chemical baths and rinse tanks, drying parts with forced air and cleaning or waxing the finished product to obtain the desired results.
Remove the outer chrome plated layer to expose the underlaying bright nickel finish by racking parts and dipping them in electrically charged chemical baths, rinsing and drying.
Verify the type and quantity of parts against the production order form and then staging them in trays.
Scan production tickets into the ERP computer system and advanced to the next stage of assembly or production.
Notify supervisor of quality variances.
Carry or transport orders to different staging areas utilizing material handling equipment.
Read and count accurately, performing simple math, writing legibly.
Scan tickets into the ERP computer system and retrieving order information.
Perform corrective maintenance on finishing machines such as the sandblasting machine, the polishing lathe, and the powder coating spray gun.
Teach, guiding, overseeing, and organizing employees to complete the finishing processes.
Promote cooperation and positive communication with co-workers.
Oversee the day-to-day functions of an assigned department/work area by providing guidance and direction.
Coordinate efforts with other departments throughout the organization to complete products in a timely manner.
Assist supervisor/manager in planning the layout of the assigned work area.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.