Plater Deck Technician- (1st Shift)

American Trim•Wapakoneta, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plater Deck Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining plating processes to ensure they operate within established parameters. This role involves coordinating preventative maintenance and work orders, performing duties of a Rack Repair or Plater Deck Operator as needed, and contributing to process improvements to reduce scrap, downtime, and increase efficiency. The technician will also assist in problem correction, train new personnel, manage parts and supplies, write procedures, schedule production in the absence of the Department Manager, and monitor chemical inventory. The position requires flexibility to work all shifts as needed for training or coverage and to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

Ability to complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC).
Basic math is essential.
Should possess good interpersonal skills and Problem Solving ability.
Must be physically able to perform Plater Deck Operator & Rack Repair duties.
Minimum of 2-3 years work as Plater Deck Operator (or similar experience) required.
Must be able to differentiate change in color after testing water.
Cannot have respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema or other pulmonary restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Chemistry helpful.
Statistical Process Control training desired.
Linear Measuring training desired.
Problem Solving Training desired.
On-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Regularly monitor plating process to ensure process stays within established parameters.
Regularly monitor processes in EPF Department.
Coordinate PM and work orders to ensure timely completion.
Work as Rack Repair or Plater Deck Operator as needed, and perform all duties of those positions.
Work to improve process and procedures to reduce scrap, downtime, and to increase efficiency.
Coordinate repairs and personnel needed to repair them as necessary.
Assist in correcting problems with plating process.
Train new personnel for Plater Deck Operator and Rack Repair positions on all shifts.
Order parts supplies as needed.
Write, or assist in the writing of, procedures relative to the EPF Department.
Schedule production for the plater in the absence of the Department Manager.
Monitor chemical inventory.
Work all shifts as needed to train or cover for absences when necessary.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.