Plater, 2nd Shift

About the role

The Plater Level I will perform the successful surface finishing processes for two or more of the following plating procedures: soap line, chemical stripping, and/or oxidation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply electroplated finishes or oxide to plumbing and accessory components.
• Immerse plumbing and accessory components in cleaning or coating solutions for specified times (oxides).
• Apply electroplated coatings (copper, nickel, chrome, etc.) to plumbing and accessory components using standard electroplating technology (per SOPs).
• Report any unusual plating rejects/issues to the Production Lead or Production Supervisor when they occur.
• Read rectifier control box meters.
• Maneuver and operate a manual hoist safely.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year successful experience performing plating procedures in soap line, chemical stripping, and/or oxidation.
• 1 year experience working around industrial chemicals.
• 1 year experience working in a Production environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and processes.
• Ability to learn new processes and adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Computer Skills.
• English (reading, writing, verbal).
• Basic math skills (add, subtract).
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holiday hours.
• Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Physical Demands

• Occasional bending, climbing, and twisting.
• Occasional usage of hands to grasp and manipulate objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent squatting, power grasping, pushing and pulling, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Constant walking and standing.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required to wear PPE (face, foot, eye, hand, and/or hearing protection on plant floor).
• Required to complete an audiometric examination.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a manufacturing warehouse environment. The ambient conditions are moderate, and the noise level in the work environment is moderate. Working in manufacturing environment which includes dust, fumes, cold, heat, and humidity from plating and chemical solutions.