Hot Dip Plater
About The Position
Responsible for designated functions in the hop dip galvanizing process of steel components. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to carry out essential job functions, included but not limited to: Tends equipment to coat iron and steel products with corrosion-resistant molten nonferrous metal Suspends metal objects and structural steel from conveyor hooks or places them in wire baskets. Immerses objects in chemical solution to clean surface of scale and foreign matter. Lowers objects into tank of ammonium chloride or other flux to protect surface from oxidation and facilitate coating. Dips objects into tank of molten metal to coat objects, using hoist or conveyor. Removes objects from tanks after specified time and places objects in designated storage areas to cool objects and remove excessive coating. Smooths coating, using wire brush and file. Inspects objects for even and complete coating and returns defective objects for reprocessing. All Employees Follow Mission, Vision & Values. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Requirements
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment
- 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 customers, clients, and 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
- Ability to read and comprehend measuring tools such as a tape measure
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Must be willing to learn and practice continuous improvement techniques
- The ability to participate and lead in a team-oriented environment with the willingness to assist and train others
- Demonstrate safe behavior and support department/plant safety goals in a continuous improvement process
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends before and after schedule as needed
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- The ability to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
Responsibilities
- Tends equipment to coat iron and steel products with corrosion-resistant molten nonferrous metal
- Suspends metal objects and structural steel from conveyor hooks or places them in wire baskets
- Immerses objects in chemical solution to clean surface of scale and foreign matter
- Lowers objects into tank of ammonium chloride or other flux to protect surface from oxidation and facilitate coating
- Dips objects into tank of molten metal to coat objects, using hoist or conveyor
- Removes objects from tanks after specified time and places objects in designated storage areas to cool objects and remove excessive coating
- Smooths coating, using wire brush and file
- Inspects objects for even and complete coating and returns defective objects for reprocessing
- Follow Mission, Vision & Values
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere
- Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
