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Finisher II

12/18/2025

The Finisher II performs a full range of rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations on components and assemblies according to specifications. They are responsible for following safety practices, monitoring quality, and completing projects within established guidelines.

Salary

23 - 28 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Anderson Dahlen, a Gray company, provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have been providing our customers unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise on a wide range of diverse projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Our specialties include fabrication services, OEM contract manufacturing, advanced design-build, and custom equipment manufacturing. Many projects are custom, critical components, or turnkey process equipment tailored to each customer’s specifications. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing.
About the Role

Description

  

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services, including design, manufacturing, integration, installation, and maintenance of some of the most advanced systems in the food, industrial, pharmaceutical, and vacuum science markets. From components to fully integrated equipment, we provide purpose-built solutions that integrate seamlessly into larger facility design-build, expansion, and retrofit projects.


The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen specializes in stainless steel and specialty alloy fabrication and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. 


The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $23 to $28 hourly/annually. Hours of position are 6 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday.


PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:


Performs a full range of rough grinding, polishing and metal finishing operations on components, manufactured parts and assemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications.


MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Follow safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
  • Grinds, files, or sands surfaces of metal items using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of metal finishing techniques: Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or material defects.
  • Use a variety of hand tools and manual techniques to smooth surfaces to grind and blend to specified finish.
  • Ability able to set-up and operate straight-line sanders, buffers, timesavers, and hand-held grinders and polishers.
  • Complete projects within established guidelines and time frames according to our quality standards.
  • May utilize blueprints to perform job.
  • Read and understand written or verbal work instructions to complete tasks.
  • Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.  
  • Work in a team environment. 
  • Monitor quality of goods produced.  
  • Other duties as assigned.



Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

  • High School Diploma/GED, 2+ years in manufacturing industry, preferred. 
  • A high level of attention to detail is a must as aesthetic appearance is critical.  
  • Must be able to select the proper abrasives for each application to achieve the specified finish using the most efficient process. 
  • Must have good dexterity and hand eye coordination. 
  • Must be comfortable bending, squatting, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling.
  • Ability to use profilometers and other measuring tools.
  • Good verbal and written communication 
  • Must be reliable and punctual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Lift/Carry- 
  • 0-10 lbs. continuously.
  • 11-50 lbs. frequently
  • 51-100 lbs. never
  • Push/Pull-
  • 0-25 lbs. continuously
  • 26-100 lbs. frequently
  • Bend- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Sit- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
  • Stand/Walk- 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift
  • Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift 
  • Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift


EEO DISCLAIMER:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


Key Skills
Metal FinishingGrindingPolishingAttention To DetailHand ToolsPower ToolsBlueprint ReadingQuality MonitoringDexterityCommunicationTeamworkSafety PracticesAbrasive SelectionMeasuring ToolsPhysical StaminaReliabilityPunctuality
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