Lead Blender

Lead Surface Finish Technician (Manufacturing)

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

•     Serve as a working lead responsible for coordinating daily surface finishing activities, providing technical guidance to technicians, and acting as the first point of escalation for production, quality, safety, equipment, and workflow issues within the surface finishing area.
•     Combine hands-on surface finishing expertise with day-to-day execution leadership to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

•     Perform surface finishing operations, including blending, polishing, deburring, masking, cleaning, and restoration, to support production needs.
•     Coordinate daily work assignments and prioritize tasks within the surface finishing area.
•     Serve as the first-level problem solver for safety, quality, equipment, and workflow issues, escalating issues when appropriate.
•     Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to Surface Finish Technicians I and II.
•     Support onboarding, on-the-job training, and qualification activities in coordination with Training and Supervision.
•     Monitor daily production schedules and assist with throughput and staffing adjustments.
•     Perform risk assessments before nonstandard work and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
•     Support Total Productive Maintenance activities and reinforce compliance with standard work.
•     Promote safe work practices, behavior-based safety, and quality compliance.
•     Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
•     Communicate work status, risks, and priorities to supervision and cross-functional partners.
•     Assist with data gathering related to productivity, utilization, and workflow performance.
•     Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
•     Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

•     High school diploma or equivalent.
•     Typically five or more years of surface finishing, blending, or precision manufacturing experience.
•     Prior experience operating at a Surface Finish Technician II, Senior, or equivalent level.
•     Ability to read, interpret, and communicate drawings, work instructions, and technical requirements.
•     Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with technicians, supervision, and support functions.
•     Ability to apply arithmetic and measurement concepts to surface finish requirements, tolerances, and inspection results.
•     Ability to apply sound judgment to resolve routine and nonroutine production issues, assess risks, determine appropriate actions, and recognize when escalation is required.
•     Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
•     Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
•     Ability to work in an environment that may be loud and may include occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
•     Ability to follow Mitsubishi Power and customer safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing protection, and fall protection.
•     Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and must not require employer immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).

Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.

Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Committed to quality products and services.

Great working environment and culture.

Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.