Plater (Barrel Line)

Master Finish CoGrand Rapids, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Work within a production team to meet production goals and meet part specific requirements for plating. Work within a plating team to ensure chemistry is within operational parameters, tank equipment is maintained, racks are maintained, equipment/line operation and accurate treatment and disposal of chemistry. This position is expected to assist in the continual improvement and strengthening of the Master Finish Company Plating processes by performing full plating operations, tank maintenance, solution maintenance, rack maintenance, chemical treatment and disposal, and cross-training within the plating team.

Requirements

  • Understanding of Basic Machine/Equipment Operations
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to prioritize projects and tasks
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills

Nice To Haves

  • Understanding of Electroplating
  • Understanding of Chemistry
  • Understanding of Waste Water Treatment
  • Chemical handling experience
  • Chemical identification experience
  • Degree in related experience
  • High Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform full plating operations
  • Tank maintenance
  • Solution maintenance
  • Rack maintenance
  • Chemical treatment and disposal
  • Cross-training within the plating team
  • Assist in the continual improvement and strengthening of the Master Finish Company Plating processes
  • Hoist Line, Barrel Line, Pre-Plate, Rack Strip Room, Tank Maintenance, Solution Control and Waste Water Treatment Technician duties
  • Basic comprehension of plating processes, line operation, line start up and shut down
  • Make necessary adjustments according to work being ran including rectification, temperature, solution/water flow, station shut down, etc.
  • Monitor all dynamics of line operation
  • Load plating line with attention to all applicable details to ensure quality results
  • Maintain and check pH, feeders, temperatures and complete required reporting
  • Perform solution adds per TrueChem correctly and on time
  • Monitor plating results, review parts and understand plating defect causes and how to prevent them
  • Follow applicable processes
  • Maintain good housekeeping and required safety practices
  • Maintain positive attitude, willing and able to help train others if necessary
  • Communicate all operational issues or concerns to the team, actively participate in all shift exchanges and applicable meetings
  • Troubleshoot plating defects, monitor part quality continually, and work with inspectors and QA data to react to issues promptly
  • Understand and implement the ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies as they pertain to the position, and perform internal audits of those policies and procedures
  • Treat plating solutions per Master Finish procedures
  • Ensure all relevant equipment is functioning properly
  • Understand federal and local regulations of all waste water treatment
  • Understand chemicals and their uses in treatment
  • Participate in cross-training to be able to operate, start up, shut down, troubleshoot, maintain, etc. for Rack Strip Room, Hoist Line, Barrel Line, Pre-Plate, Waste Water Treatment, Solution Control and Tank Maintenance
  • Perform lock-out, tag-out on necessary equipment
  • Fulfill all other duties as requested by supervisor
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