Plater/Line Operator 1st shift

About the role

This is a hands‑on production position operating a metal‑finishing line. You will read and follow work orders, monitor tanks and equipment, make adjustments, inspect parts, complete paperwork, and work closely with teammates to keep production moving safely and on schedule. No prior plating experience is required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate an assigned metal‑finishing production line.
• Read and follow work orders, process sheets, written instructions, and SOPs.
• Verify that parts are processed according to customer and quality requirements.
• Monitor tanks, equipment, timing, temperatures, chemistry, and other process requirements.
• Make routine adjustments within established procedures.
• Recognize when something doesn’t look right and take appropriate action.
• Perform basic calculations and measurements related to the plating process.
• Inspect parts throughout the process for quality and potential problems.
• Keep production moving while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Complete required production paperwork accurately.
• Work closely with Rackers, other Line Operators, Leads, Quality, and Production Management.
• Follow safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Help the crew meet daily production requirements.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Shows up consistently and on time.
• Can read, understand, and follow written work instructions and SOPs.
• Is comfortable learning processes involving multiple steps and details.
• Can use basic math and measurements.
• Notices when something seems wrong and is willing to stop, ask questions, and figure it out.
• Can work independently once trained while still following established procedures.
• Takes quality seriously — these are customer parts, and mistakes matter.
• Can maintain a steady work pace throughout a 10‑hour shift.
• Is comfortable working in an industrial production environment.
• Works well as part of a crew and helps where needed.
• Wants to learn, earn more, and build additional skills over time.

Physical requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods during a 10‑hour shift.
• Regularly bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Use hands and fingers to handle parts, tools, controls, and paperwork.
• Regularly lift and move materials associated with production.
• Work around industrial equipment, chemicals, heat, noise, and wet production areas.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• NICE Healthcare for employees enrolled in the Company medical plan, including many visits, medications, labs, X‑rays, physical therapy, and mental health services at $0 cost to the employee.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Company‑paid long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Weekly Attendance Reward = $50/week.
• Profit Sharing – up to $4,800/year or more.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Scheduled performance reviews with opportunities for wage increases.
• Opportunities to learn additional jobs and advance within the Company.
• Sign‑On Bonus: $3,000 for eligible new hires.
• Additional earning potential: Friday overtime up to $20,280/year; Weekly Attendance Reward up to $2,600/year; Profit Sharing up to $4,800/year; total potential additional earnings up to $27,680/year.

Pay

Starting Pay: $26.00/hour + DOQ. Regular full‑time wages at this rate equal approximately $58,240 per year.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. + overtime on Friday (could be none, occasional, or weekly based on business need). Full‑time position.