Line Operator - Anodize

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Pioneer Metal Finishing is hiring a Line Operator for its anodize manufacturing operations. The role coordinates process baths and materials to produce quality products, works with production supervisors, team leads, other line operators, and Quality to prioritize work and maximize tank efficiency, and oversees process-line activity. The position also includes training material handlers and new line operators and is designated safety sensitive. The operator inspects loads before pickup, confirms programs and processing requirements, moves raw aluminum parts through chemical finishing tanks according to specifications, monitors and maintains tanks and equipment, documents process information, and communicates issues and shift handoffs. The schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Entry-level applicants are welcome, and no prior manufacturing experience is required.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand work orders and safety instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Ability to lift 30–50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to distinguish color variances.
Ability to work safely around sharp parts and tooling, heavy carts, process chemicals, potential splashes, compressed air, moderate noise, and occasional hot or cold temperatures and humidity.
No prior manufacturing experience is required; entry-level candidates are welcome.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with chemical processing or plating; higher wages are offered for this experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect loads before pickup for identification, tooling, security, and height and depth location.
Coordinate loads with the Team Lead or Shift Supervisor to use available tank time efficiently.
Confirm that a program is available before processing loads and contact the Team Lead or Supervisor if one is not available.
Process raw aluminum parts and loads between chemical finishing tanks according to precise specifications, communicating with process technicians, supervisors, leads, and other operators.
Run multiple lines where applicable.
Promote consistency between loads and shifts through communication and teamwork.
Ensure products are processed according to the program and meet required standards and specifications.
Identify and escalate issues with raw product, including excessive oil, deep or blind holes, areas that may trap air, corrosion, and galvanic issues; recommend process adjustments as needed to meet specifications.
Participate in tank maintenance activities.
Reject loads that do not meet standard processing requirements.
Monitor pH and solution levels in applicable tanks, make additions according to checklists and procedures, notify the lab about nonconforming tanks, and change filters when required.
Respond to alarms and follow applicable protocols; monitor the waste treatment system when applicable.
Operate standard equipment, including rectifiers, pumps, and cranes, and perform setup calibration and basic troubleshooting of equipment, data tracks, and controllers.
Accurately document process information on run sheets, including temperatures, loads, and voltages.
Provide shift handoffs and maintain process consistency between shifts.
Keep work areas and equipment clean, safe, and orderly.
Clean contact pads on work bars and tanks to ensure full electrical contact through loads.
Report equipment problems immediately through the designated procedure.
Escalate tooling issues and improvement ideas through the facility process.
Train material handlers and new line operators.

Benefits

Next-day pay access.
Quarterly incentive program based on hours worked and business results.
Paid company holidays.
Shift differentials for second- and third-shift employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
On-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
Employee recognition and rewards program and recognition events.
Safety-shoe reimbursement.
Prescription safety-glasses reimbursement.
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Paid time off; 80 hours earned in the first year for eligible full-time employees.
Access to a Garner incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually for eligible full-time employees.
401(k) plan with company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contributions for eligible full-time employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible full-time employees.
Company-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance for eligible full-time employees.
Optional employee-purchase life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
LiveHealth Online virtual doctor visits.