Plater

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.•Springfield, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing all plating and related tasks to work pieces processed in the plating area. The Plater will be responsible for mixing and maintaining solutions, regulating current input and plating time, and processing parts through various chemical treatments. This position also includes monitoring and training less qualified personnel, verifying quality, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The Plater must adhere to all safety and EH&S requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Continuous improvement suggestions are encouraged.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior plating experience in a manufacturing environment
Good command of the English language, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills required
Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching
Occasional: kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement
Maximum lift: to 30 pounds and assisted lifting
Occasional lifting: 0 to 30 pounds
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

Nice To Haves

High School/GED preferred

Responsibilities

Mixing and maintaining all solutions and correct processing temperatures
Regulating current input and plating time to obtain desired thickness of plate
Understanding and working from formulas and specifications
Performing all plating and related tasks to work pieces processed in the plating area
Processing parts through a series of vats to anodize, nickel chemical de-burring, penetrate, and chrome plate, passivation, pickle and strip; always following instructions and directions from supervisor and team leads
Mixing and loading chemical solutions to replenish treatment tanks
Loading and unloading parts from a variety of plating and treatment equipment
Dismantling and reassembling parts to aid in treatments
Notifying designated individual or supervisor of any operating irregularities, machine malfunctions or anticipated supply needs or shortages
Monitoring, training and overseeing less qualified personnel in the department
Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with work instructions, statistical process or any other variances of control procedures prescribed for certifying or testing equipment
Cleaning, draining and/or pumping out solution tanks, as directed and sort out/list parts left in tanks
Meeting or exceeding schedule/job standard and quality requirements.
Practicing 5S requirements and keeping work area and equipment clean and orderly
Performing manual work having to do with the handling of materials as needed
Following all safety and EH&S requirements and use of personal protective equipment
Practicing safety requirements and keeping machine guards in place at all times
Openly offering job suggestions for possible improvements such as methods, procedures, ways of doing things, housekeeping, safety, training, etc.
Performing other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Supervisor or other designated individual.
Being actively involved and willing to complete all training requirements to advance skills and proficiencies