Artazn - Plating Machine Operator

Job Purpose/Scope

Responsible for start- To start up, maintain and shutdown plating line to full operation, using Standard Operating Procedures, optimizing plating efficiencies and quality of blanks.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Must monitor and maintain the plating line and process, including but not limited to solution levels, temperatures, voltage, amperage, feed pumps, pressure gauges, agitation and pumps, metering flow and other process controls.
• Must ascertain that all mechanical and electrical functions are operating correctly (i.e., worm gears, shoe alignment, cathode rails).
• Make chemical additions; make-up chemical process tanks including cleaners, pre-dips, and plating solutions as per ISO work instructions and lab recommendations.
• Perform specific maintenance functions including but not limited to changing, emptying, and refilling anode baskets as required; cleaning plating line tanks and exhaust ducts; transferring solutions; changing anode cables and baskets; cleaning washer nozzles; and handling waste.
• Make up KCN mix and brightener day feed tanks.
• Relieve plater helper position for breaks and lunch as needed.
• Make up Pennwalt and maintain feed rate as per ISO work instructions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Changes and maintains filters as per ISO work instructions.
• Segregates waste materials for proper waste treatment.
• Performs hydrogen peroxide and carbon treatments of plating solutions as required.
• Incorporates problem solving techniques regarding problems and improvements in plating quality, operating efficiencies, process control, etc. and communicates these ideas to supervision.
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One-year industrial experience preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Knowledge: High school diploma or GED; and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: One-year industrial experience preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Must be able, within the probationary period, to fulfill the responsibilities for starting up, maintaining, and shutting down the plating line as per assigned work Instructions. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs is preferred. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to use standard repair tools including but not limited to hammers, wrenches, sockets, nippers, tin snips, drills, and disc grinders. Ability to properly use a calibrated caliper and micrometer.

Benefits

• $20+/Hourly Pay Rate plus Shift Premiums for off-shifts
• Variety of job classes with pay progressions offering higher pay opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Savings Plan with a 4% Company Match, Vested Immediately
• Vacation eligibility after 6 months of consecutive employment
• Annual Personal Days
• Voluntary Insurance Offerings
• Strong Safety Record with opportunities for participation and recognition
• Perfect Attendance recognition