Plate Line Operator

Eaton CorporationSyracuse, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Plate Line Operator. The core hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. The hourly rate for this position is $20.55 per hour. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6 months plate line experience
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • 6 months of Machine Operating or Fork Truck experience preferred
  • Prior grinding experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform all required/repetitive duties to load, unload, rack, hang, spray paint, wash, into barrels, etc. a variety of materials and components assigned, to and from conveyors, paint hooks/tables, trees, trucks etc. prior to and after zinc plating, and department painting processes.
  • Clean, wash, deburr and prepare metal surfaces of castings and sheet metal parts of such materials as aluminum, bronze, brass, iron, steel, etc. through wash tanks.
  • Apply coatings as nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium, etc. to material as directed.
  • Inspect raw castings to determine if suitable for painting.
  • Operate and maintain conveyorized dip painting station to paint various parts after finishing process.
  • Duties include operation and monitoring of all Plating Department systems and simple test equipment.
  • Make minor adjustments to painting equipment, controls, rectifiers, solution filters, valves, levels, oil float, report material/quality problems, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and or group leader.
  • Operate electric or gas lift truck/walkie stacker to pick up, load/unload transport and deliver parts in process, raw castings, tools, portable carts and other materials.
  • Rework as directed using files, grinders, routers or other tools.
  • Perform total productive/preventative maintenance (TPM) activities such as minor maintenance that includes cleaning, inspection, (adjusting) solutions and /or equipment, minor lubrication and tightening of loose bolts.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

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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

5,001-10,000 employees

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