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LECO Corporation

Sander

Saint Joseph, MI · On-site

Perform fill/sand of castings and production sanding as directed by the Plating/Paint Supervisor or Group Leader. Cross trains for other job-related duties within the department as needed. Produce ...

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc

SANDER - CG

Conover, NC · On-site

Read tickets and/or job notes prior to sanding to verify options. * Transports frames from work station to holding area. * Inspect frame for areas that need repair. * Repair areas by using putty and ...

Crouch Staffing Solutions, Inc.

Sander

Waco, TX

$18 - $20/hr

Operate, or tend grinding/sanding tools that remove excess material from surfaces, wash or clean industrial grade products to remove impurities, tape off and prep units and tend machines to coat or ...

Millerknoll

Sander

Buffalo, NY

$20 - $22/hr

Sanding of furniture and furniture components to achieve optimal product for final finishing. Key Responsibilities: Sanding of furniture and components Use of Air operated palm sander, hard block ...

Millerknoll

Jitterbug Sander

Hildebran, NC · On-site

Operate hand sanding tools (including jitterbug/orbital sanders) to smooth surfaces and remove imperfections from parts. * Inspect materials before and after sanding to ensure quality standards are ...

Allen Industries Inc

Sander

Mount Airy, NC · On-site

Manufacturing, construction, body shop, paint prep, sanding, or finishing experience preferred * Experience using hand tools and power tools * Strong attention to detail and quality * Ability to work ...

Fairfield Chair

Hand Sander

Lenoir, NC · On-site

This position requires an individual with experience in sanding frames using a jitterbug sander, hand sander, and/or flutter sander to smooth all areas of frame, paying close attention to carved ...

MillerKnoll

Sander

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Sanding of furniture and furniture components to achieve optimal product for final finishing. Key Responsibilities: Sanding of furniture and components Use of Air operated palm sander, hard block ...

Essential Cabinetry Group

Sander

Simpsonville, SC · On-site

The sander is detail oriented and will be responsible for using hand operated orbital sander and other tools to prepare cabinets and compartments for finishing. This position inspects all incoming ...

Essential Cabinetry Group

Sander

Simpsonville, SC · On-site

The sander is detail oriented and will be responsible for using hand operated orbital sander and other tools to prepare cabinets and compartments for finishing. This position inspects all incoming ...

GEIGER

Jitterbug Sander

Hildebran, NC · On-site

Operate hand sanding tools (including jitterbug/orbital sanders) to smooth surfaces and remove imperfections from parts. * Inspect materials before and after sanding to ensure quality standards are ...

Essential Cabinetry Group

Sander

Mifflintown, PA · On-site

The sander is detail oriented and will be responsible for using hand operated orbital sander and other tools to prepare cabinets and compartments for finishing. This position inspects all incoming ...

HEICO

Sander

Broken Arrow, OK · On-site

The sander performs tasks and functions related to the production of finished products. 1st Shift Position Available. 1st Shift Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM. OT on Fridays as needed. Essential ...

Fender

Sander, Body MIll

Corona, CA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Sanding will be done in an up/down motion and counterclockwise motion; more specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for manually sanding guitars, quality control of production, make very ...

Vanguard Furniture Co Inc

SANDER - CG

Conover, NC · On-site

Read tickets and/or job notes prior to sanding to verify options. * Transports frames from work station to holding area. * Inspect frame for areas that need repair. * Repair areas by using putty and ...

Essential Cabinetry Group

Sander

Mifflintown, PA · On-site

The sander is detail oriented and will be responsible for using hand operated orbital sander and other tools to prepare cabinets and compartments for finishing. This position inspects all incoming ...

CLKCO LLC

Sander

Sherwood, AR · On-site

$15/hr

While this position is focused on the vehicle sanding prior to painting, they may also be required to support their fellow Paintline Technicians in prepping/masking and detailing. Experience is a ...

Gratz Pilates

Wood Sander

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Sanding and Surface Preparation * Sand wooden surfaces to achieve a smooth, even finish. * Prepare surfaces for finishing by removing imperfections and ensuring proper adhesion of coatings. * Operate ...

Essential Cabinetry Group

Sander

Mifflintown, PA · On-site

The sander is detail oriented and will be responsible for using hand operated orbital sander and other tools to prepare cabinets and compartments for finishing. This position inspects all incoming ...

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Sander

LECO Corporation

Saint Joseph, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

LECO Corporation rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description


Sander

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

 

Schedule: 

Full Time: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday and Overtime as needed 5:00am – 3:30pm

 

Position Summary: 

Perform fill/sand of castings and production sanding as directed by the Plating/Paint Supervisor or Group Leader.   Cross trains for other job-related duties within the department as needed.  Produce and maintain quality of product while ensuring performance and production.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Pick up LECO parts from Raw Parts holding area and move to workstation
  • Responsible for making sure the Router Sheet revision level matches the blueprint revision level accompanying the LECO manufactured parts
  • Responsible for contacting the Plating/Paint Supervisor if the Router Sheet revision level does not match the revision level on the blueprint
  • Responsible for NOT processing the parts if revision levels do not match on the Router Sheet and the blueprint
  • Produce and maintain quality parts that are to blueprint specifications
  • Maintain acceptable level of productivity
  • Responsible to write the quantity, initials, and date on the Router Sheet when parts are finished
  • Responsible to sand parts
  • Responsible for safe operation of miscellaneous hand tools, sanding stations and equipment
  • Wear protective form fitting gloves while operating sanding equipment
  • Position parts at a comfort level to prevent overreaching and bending
  • Inspect sanded parts during the sanding operation
  • Assure that labor is reported timely and correctly
  • Implement corrective actions
  • Material handling utilizing Forklift Truck
  • Record daily parts ran on Form R8.5.1.4 Ref. this manual

 

Position Requirements: 

  • Use of miscellaneous hand tools (Orbital Sander, Dynafile, Hand Grinder, Bead Blast, Hand Files)
  • Read Blueprints
  • Operator Forklift Truck and obtain LECO Forklift license
  • Right-To-Know Training

 

Education/Certifications: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 

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