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Acara Solutions

Metal Finisher

Clearwater, FL

$20 - $27/hr

Metal Finisher Location: Clearwater, FL Employment Type: Direct Placement Industry: Defense ... Work collaboratively with the existing finishing team and manager during an approximately 30-day ...

Atlas Gunworks

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Finishing Department Manager

Shelburne, VT · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

We combine the art of hand metal working with our state-of-the-art, multi-axis CNC machine shop. Position Summary The Finishing Department Manager leads all finishing operations at Atlas Gunworks ...

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How much do metal finishing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for metal finishing manager in the United States is $74,436.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a metal finishing manager do?

A Metal Finishing Manager oversees the processes involved in treating metal surfaces, such as plating, coating, polishing, and painting, to improve their appearance, durability, and resistance to corrosion. They are responsible for managing staff, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, maintaining equipment, and optimizing production efficiency. Additionally, they develop and implement quality control standards, troubleshoot issues in the finishing process, and coordinate with other departments to meet production goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a metal finishing manager?

To thrive as a Metal Finishing Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of surface treatment processes, quality control standards, and a background in engineering or industrial management. Experience with plating equipment, chemical handling, safety compliance systems, and certifications like OSHA or Six Sigma are highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate production schedules efficiently. These competencies are crucial to ensure high-quality finishes, workplace safety, and operational efficiency in metal finishing operations.

What are some common challenges a metal finishing manager faces in maintaining quality and safety standards?

Metal Finishing Managers often encounter challenges balancing high production demands with strict quality and safety standards. Ensuring consistent coating quality while minimizing defects requires close monitoring of processes, equipment maintenance, and staff training. Additionally, managing hazardous chemicals and waste in compliance with environmental regulations is critical. Effective communication with production teams and regular audits help address these challenges and ensure both product quality and workplace safety.

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Wastewater Treatment Operator

Bristol, CT • On-site

Metal Finishing Technologies LLC
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC. is a nationally recognized industry leader of diversified metal finishing and surface preparation; as well as a certified FAA repair station servicing the Automotive, Marine, Aerospace, Medical, Commercial and Electrical industries since 1947.

As a company, we strive to keep the highest integrity and precision within our finished products for each of our customers. Our expertise, tools and high standards, have proven to develop the best employees, product, quality, and customer satisfaction.

MFT is seeking a dedicated, hardworking and reliable candidate who will have the ability to complete all necessary training in order to become a competent, effective, and successful Wastewater Treatment Operator.

Summary

Metal Finishing Technologies operates a water treatment system for cyanide destruction, hexavalent chromium reduction, and metals removal.  The candidate will be able to operate the treatment system in accordance with MFT procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.  Experience in the metal finishing industry with plating line water is preferred but not required.  

 Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Attention to detail including recordkeeping.
  • Able to work safely with hazardous materials.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues.
  • The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
  • Able to climb ladders.
  • Able to obtain OSHA 10 and HAZWOPER 24-hour certifications.
  • Must obtain a company forklift certification within 90 days of hire.

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in metal finishing/plating water treatment plant operations.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Current HAZWOPER certification.
  • MS Office and MS Excel.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Follow all MFT procedures to operate and maintain WWT system.
  • Monitor control panels and adjust valves manually to regulate flow as required.
  • Observe variation in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results.
  • Collect weekly effluent samples and fill out chain of custody.
  • Respond to and correct situation causing alarms in the waste treatment area.
  • Regulate the disposal of solutions from production lines to maintain the integrity of the WWT System.
  • Alert production management of reasons for curtailing water usage in case of system malfunction.
  • Keep a daily log-book for of plant operations, change and update charts.
  • Calibrate and clean probes.
  • Operate pH meter and Hach Spectrophotometer.
  • Clean clarifier weekly or as necessary.
  • Receive bulk deliveries of 50% liquid caustic soda and bleach.
  • Operate the sludge filter press and dryer.
  • Maintain pump-out area and wash-out area.
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment in performing job functions and do so in a safe manner.
  • Serve as back-up to Chemical Maintenance as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Employment with Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.


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