Hytek Finishes Co.-posted 9 months ago
$16 - $45/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Kent, WA
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

This is a Plating Operator trainee position in our Plating department which includes Cadmium, Chromium, Zinc Nickle, Passivate, and Titanium-Cadmium. Employees in this position will learn tasks in order to process parts specific to Cadmium Plating. As a Plating Operator Trainee, individuals learn to become a proficient Plating Operator. Plating Operators may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. The Plating Operators perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications.

  • Work closely with experienced Operators and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
  • Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Operators and Department Leads; legibly sign off on work once completed and Operator Self Verification inspection has occurred.
  • General review of paperwork and Operator Self Verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
  • Prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning; use proper tooling and fixtures, when applicable.
  • Knowledge of pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
  • Familiar with Quality Assurance requirements & rework procedures.
  • Familiar with engineering drawing notations.
  • Follow safety precautions to avoid preventable injury to self and other personnel.
  • Develop new product processing and identify areas for improvement.
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment and annual physical Cadmium/Chromium exam and spirometry exam; ability to wear a respirator.
  • May need to participate in annual Hearing Conservation testing and Eye Exams.
  • Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, goggles or face shields, aprons, boots, gloves, and other PPE based upon requirements in working area.
  • Demonstrated ability to train and positively influence others.
  • Must be a self-starter, able to work both independently, as a team, and with customers (both internally and externally).
  • Excellent accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
  • Ability to learn and use Lean Tools and techniques to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
  • Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
  • Ability to Read/Write/Communicate in English and calculate basic math formulas.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility.
  • 1-2 years in manufacturing or manufacturing production environment a plus.
  • Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and highest level of education achieved.
  • Average starting range for entry level is generally $18.50 for Process Support 1 Assistants, Packagers, and Maskers; and up to $21.00 per hour as a Process Support 2 for Operator Trainees.
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