Pre-Finisher

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Pre-Finisher – Technical Glass Products – Snoqualmie, WA

The Pre-Finisher is responsible for using a variety of tools to prepare TGP metal door and frame system parts surfaces for coating. The Pre-Finisher must fit metal glazing beads to each frame and perform final surface preparation in accordance to required standard practices.

Work Hours: Day shift, Monday - Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm. 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime.

What You Will Do:

• Performs final fitting of all glazing beads on assemblies.
• Perform final sanding and cleaning of product surfaces to be coated.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for pre-finishing activity.
• Understand and comply with all appropriate safety and work safety regulations.
• Continuously maintain a clean work area including the cleanup and disposal of trash, production scrap, and material drop-off. Assists in cleaning common areas.

What You Need to Succeed:

• One year of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools and equipment, including applicators, sandblasting and pressure washing equipment.
• Ability to set rigging and operate lifts and small cranes as needed to perform work.
• Ability to identify difference in color.
• Provide high quality internal customer service.
• Able to perform duties while working on a ladder, elevated platform or lift.
• Capable of completing assigned tasks in a limited timeframe.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Ability to work in hot, humid environment.
• Remain alert in a high-risk environment.
• Maintain schedule and tasks despite interruptions.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in an environment where heavy work is required and where moderate to loud noise occurs. The employee is in an assembly plant/warehouse environment that can be dusty. May be working around welding operations. Overhead work may be required. There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, twist, bend, lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally lift and move very heavy objects (up to 100 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the work day. Production aids such as overhead cranes and forklifts can be used for these tasks. Personal protective equipment will be required and provided. In addition, the individual in this job will be working under time pressure and must be able to perform under stress. They must be able to work rapidly for long periods and to communicate and interact with others. They also must be able to perform multiple concurrent tasks, read and comprehend the material they read. The employee must be able to write, and problem solve.40+ hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and/or responsiveness

 Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too! 
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Immediate health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Wellness incentives, such as up to $1000 HSA contributions depending upon participation.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Generous vacation and sick time, accrued through the year.