Plater II

LECO Corporation•St. Joseph, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust. Schedule: Full Time: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, Overtime as needed 5:00am to 3:30pm Position Summary: High level of various plating process knowledge. Operates automatic hand hoist or riding hoist. Performs bath analysis, chemical adds, and tank maintenance. Process work orders to daily scheduling provided by the Plating/Paint Supervisor. Perform various plating processes, bead blast, polishing and buffing. Maintain high standard of quality through lab analysis, record and monitor to ensure bath parameters are in operating range and by following written procedures for plating processes.

Requirements

Handling of chemicals and or hazardous waste
Wear proper PPE when making chemical adds or new bath make-up
Chemistry background
Knowledge of AA (Atomic Absorption)
Mathematical aptitude
Operate Lab equipment
Basic Quality Skills (LECO instructed)
Right-To-Know Training
Cyanide Training (LECO instructed)
Operate a Forklift Truck and obtain LECO forklift license.
Blueprint Reading (LECO instructed)
Safe Operation Training of Riding Hoist, semi-automatic hoist (LECO instructed)
Pre-Plate Surface Finishing “on the job training and safety in handling” of Orbital Air Sander

Responsibilities

Pick up LECO parts from Raw Parts holding area and move to workstation
Responsible for making sure the Router Sheet revision level matches the blueprint revision level accompanying the LECO manufactured parts
Responsible for contacting the Plating/Paint Supervisor if the Router Sheet revision level does not match the revision level on the blueprint
Responsible for NOT processing parts if revision level does not match router sheet or blueprint
Process LECO parts according to blueprint and Router sheet
Review router/process sheet instructions and recommend necessary changes to Plating/Paint Supervisor or Dept Manager
Responsible to write the qty, initials and date on the Router Sheet when parts are finished
Move finished parts to next department
Responsible to set up workstation to prevent overreaching and bending
Responsible to record daily work performed on R8.5.1.5; R8.5.1.6 Racking & Un-racking Sheet
Responsible for R8.5.1.2 process by due date “Open Orders Report”
Racks parts before plating. Un-racks, inspects, and packs parts after plating
High level of various plating processes knowledge utilizing riding hoist, manual crane hoist, or hand dip parts by immersion in plating baths
Required to operate automatic hand hoist or riding hoist in an appropriate safe manner
Suspends parts from hoists, picks up hooks, racks, trays, baskets, holding objects to be plated
Covers objects by immersion in the Plating baths
Responsible to inspect racked parts prior to processing to ensure parts are secured tightly
Selects proper plating solution according to written process sheets
Hand carry parts by using hooks, racks, trays, baskets, or other devices holding parts to be plated
Required to visually inspect objects during process for cleanliness, appearance, coverage, etc.
Wear proper (PPE) rubber gloves, mask, and apron when processing parts through Nitric
Required to notify supervisor when equipment is not operating efficiently
Responsible for good housekeeping, keeping hoses, brooms, etc. clear from catwalk
Required to perform sufficient work to meet and maintain established production schedules
Perform other related duties when required and directed by the Plating/Paint Supervisor/ Dept. Manager
Assure that labor is reported timely and correctly
Required to notify supervisor when equipment is not operating efficiently
Notify Plating/Paint Supervisor of all problems that occur
Make chemical adds to plating baths if needed
Required to perform bath analysis and record results on form R9.1.1. Monthly Bath Analysis form
Required to perform and record results on form R9.1.1.3. Bath Analysis Multi Use Form as needed
Required to perform and record results on form R9.1.1.5 Spot Test Result – Record
Required to complete R9.1.1.6 Chemical Add Slip when making Chemical Adds as needed and turn slip into the plating office
Required to perform and record on form R7.1.5.1.4. pH Meter Calibration Sign-Off as needed
Required to perform and record on form R7.1.5.1.5. Calibration Sign-Off HACH Conductivity Meter as needed
Required to record Metal Turn Overs on form R9.1.1.4 Metal Turn Over (MTO) for E-Nickel Bath.
Assist with Tank Maintenance as needed
Responsible to contact the Waste Treatment Operator for permission to release any plating bath, rinse waters ect….to Waste Treatment
Assist Plating/Paint Supervisor and or the Department Manager with chemical inventory
Responsible to wear personal protective gear when adding large chemical adds or new line make-up
Responsible for pre-plate surface finishing when required using miscellaneous hand tools such as Orbital Air Sander, Buffing, Polishing and Bead Blaster
Responsible to wear protective form fitting gloves while operating sanding equipment
Provides job training for other employees