Plating Plant Operator

• Perform a variety of plating and related operations on a variety of parts following standardized methods and procedures
• Set-up, operate and maintain a variety of machines to produce parts for metal fabric as well as textured surface parts
• Perform a range of repetitive operations, racking, un-racking, plating, assembly, using hand and power tools, set-up, bending, drilling, packing
• Follow verbal and written instructions, operation sheets, processes and clearly-defined procedures to complete tasks
• Use overhead hoist, lift truck and other material handling equipment as required
• Load parts, raw steel and remove parts after forming, assembly and bead-blasting as required
• Help maintain solutions for effective cleaning and plating operations “processes” to produce quality parts
• Help dump, clean and flush tanks and assist in preparing new solutions
• Handle hazardous waste and hazardous substances
• Do minor maintenance on equipment as required
• Fill out and attach in-ticket cards to finished products, report labor and other necessary data to the system
• Ensure that parts are in conformance to prescribed quality criteria
• Help in planning daily and weekly production runs
• enter quantities, production adjustments to schedule and other appropriate information into the computer
• Operate a variety of manual or computerized testing equipment to check parts for quality
• Participate in team activities and problem solving sessions as required
• Communicate problems and/or solutions to appropriate team member
• Must follow processes and procedures as written
• As needed, document and/or chart production data to aid in problem identification, quality feedback and production scheduling
• Troubleshoot problems when necessary
• Train, instruct and assist other operators in their duties as required to ensure a quality product and smooth flow
• Evaluate defective material and tooling, faulty operations, questionable conditions and potential work stoppages
• Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition
• Follow prescribed safety regulations

High School Diploma or (GED) General Education Degree (applies to anyone hired after 1997)

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• family and medical leaves of absence
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits