Plating Operator

RIE Coatings LLC•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

RIE is seeking a Plating Operator to join its metal finishing team. The role involves producing quality metal-finished products for customers in a variety of industries in a busy manufacturing environment. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Occasional Saturday overtime may be needed. Pay is $17.00 per hour, with consideration for a higher starting rate based on experience. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus and quarterly bonuses based on achievement of production goals. The role requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 65 pounds; and rare lifting of up to 75 pounds. The operator stands and walks for extended periods and bends, twists, reaches, and performs repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Work takes place around chemicals, coatings, and varying temperatures in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

  • Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and follow established procedures.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 65 pounds; and rarely lift up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and visual attention to detail.
  • Ability to work around chemicals, coatings, and varying temperatures in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Manufacturing or metal finishing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Rack, mask, clean, rinse, and inspect parts for processing.
  • Operate and monitor plating equipment and production lines.
  • Follow established process instructions and adjust equipment as required.
  • Inspect parts before and after processing to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Accurately record production information and process data.
  • Maintain required production and quality documentation.
  • Work with teammates to meet production schedules.
  • Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
  • Assist with other production duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Other benefits available.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid personal time off.
  • Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
  • Prescription safety eyewear reimbursement.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • $1,500 sign-on/retention bonus.
  • Quarterly bonuses based on achievement of production goals.
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