Batch Copper Operator

Central Wire•Union, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

A copper coating operator is responsible for managing the coating process, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality control. Their tasks include prepping surfaces, adjusting settings, monitoring equipment, and inspecting finishes. They must have good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with other operators and supervisors.

Requirements

Ability to communicate – verbal and written.
Predictable and consistent attendance is required

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Forklift experience preferred
1-2 years in industrial machinery

Responsibilities

Preparing Surfaces, mixing coating materials
Operating coating machinery
Conducting quality control inspections
Perform routine checks of bath concentrations, charting results and making bath adjustments as needed.
Perform basic maintenance of copper coat equipment
Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications
Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates
Use and maintain various types of equipment and machinery
Reporting/communicating machinery issues to supervisor/maintenance
Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality
Use of forklifts, cranes, and hand carts to load/unload machines and to move material to and from machines
Record and document production as well as all downtime
Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality is maintained
Complete all documentation and turn in the work order to the supervisor
Train new operators
Cut samples for quality control
Work in a fast-paced environment
Work in confined spaces
Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions
Monitor wire quality
Read SDS’s to familiarized with chemicals used
Authorize to request the initiation of an internal corrective action
Place material on hold, if necessary, stop production when nonconforming wire is found
Focus on machines that need constant attention
Work in various temperature environments
Work in a dusty environment
Work overtime as required.
Assist production manager and other operators as necessary
Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
Basic computer skills for data entry purposes
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Constant standing & walking
Frequent pushing, pulling, & reaching
Multi-Tasking skills