Production Laborer - 2nd Shift - No Experience Required!

Triple Cities Metal Finishing • City of Binghamton, NY

16h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Triple Cities Metal Finishing is currently seeking a Production Laborer to join our team. As a Production Laborer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining quality, safety, and productivity through a hands-on approach. Specifically, the role focuses on reading a work order to racking and unracking before and after subsequent processes such as anodize or paint, as well as packaging parts for shipment. Additionally, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work directly with our skilled Painters & Powder coaters, with a clear path for career advancement and professional growth.
About Us:
Triple Cities Metal Finishing provides a wide variety of surface finishing options to a multitude of industries including aerospace, agricultural, automotive, computer, electronics, household, industrial, medical, military, construction, and office parts. We are ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D & NADCAP Certified!
Since 1945, TCMF has made innovative, as well as necessary changes in the way we conduct everyday business. From advanced surface preparation to highly technical finishing processes, we can handle the smallest pieces to large parts over 30 feet long.
Our three shifts of skilled professionals in our 125,000 square foot facility have made us the vendor of choice for metal finishing for Northeastern United States. Whether it is electroplating, electroless plating, wet paint, or powder coat, we finish it right the first time!
Position Overview
Racking and Unracking Parts:
Reading work orders to determine how to place or hang metal parts on racks or hooks to prepare them for various finishing processes, such as plating, anodizing, powder coat or wet paint.
Racking items strategically to maximize coating coverage and minimize waste.
Distributing items evenly on the rack to maintain stability during transport and coating.
Unracking parts after processing.
Masking Preparation & Application:
Material Selection: Using appropriate masking materials (such as tape, plugs, or latex) based on the customer work order, the part's geometry and surface requirements.
Surface Cleaning: Ensure the part's surface is clean and free from contaminants before applying masking materials.
Precise Masking Application: Apply masking materials precisely to cover specific areas (e.g., threads, critical surfaces) that should remain untouched during subsequent processes (e.g., painting, anodizing).
Efficiency and Productivity:
Keeping up in a fast-paced environment by ensuring that the painters & powder coaters have parts racked and ready for processing continuously without delay.
Prioritizing items based on production schedules and deadlines.
Filling racks efficiently without compromising coating quality.
Quality Control:
Inspect parts before and after the finishing process to ensure they meet quality standards and reporting any defects or non-conformances to supervisors.
Packaging:
Package completed parts by following customer specifications, prints and guidelines to ensure proper packing of parts.
Job Monitoring:
Utilize computer system to track job progress and scan in and out of jobs.
Collaboration:
Team Communication: Coordinate with painters, anodize operators, or other production team members to ensure smooth workflow during subsequent processes.
Feedback Loop: Provide feedback on racking challenges or improvements to enhance efficiency.
Safety and Compliance:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, safety glasses) to protect against chemicals and sharp edges.
Work Area Safety: Maintain a safe work environment, especially when handling chemicals or using cutting tools.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Communication: Clear communication is essential for reporting findings and collaborating with production teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Technical Skills: Basic math and computer skills, ability to use specialized testing tools and machinery.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, as well as lift up to 75lbs, bend, push, pull, reach and twist for 8-10 hours a day.
• Quality Standards: Ensure all products and parts meet stringent quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Reading work orders to determine how to place or hang metal parts on racks or hooks to prepare them for various finishing processes, such as plating, anodizing, powder coat or wet paint.
• Racking items strategically to maximize coating coverage and minimize waste.
• Distributing items evenly on the rack to maintain stability during transport and coating.
• Unracking parts after processing.
• Using appropriate masking materials (such as tape, plugs, or latex) based on the customer work order, the part's geometry and surface requirements.
• Ensure the part's surface is clean and free from contaminants before applying masking materials.
• Apply masking materials precisely to cover specific areas (e.g., threads, critical surfaces) that should remain untouched during subsequent processes (e.g., painting, anodizing).
• Keeping up in a fast-paced environment by ensuring that the painters & powder coaters have parts racked and ready for processing continuously without delay.
• Prioritizing items based on production schedules and deadlines.
• Filling racks efficiently without compromising coating quality.
• Inspect parts before and after the finishing process to ensure they meet quality standards and reporting any defects or non-conformances to supervisors.
• Package completed parts by following customer specifications, prints and guidelines to ensure proper packing of parts.
• Utilize computer system to track job progress and scan in and out of jobs.
• Coordinate with painters, anodize operators, or other production team members to ensure smooth workflow during subsequent processes.
• Provide feedback on racking challenges or improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, safety glasses) to protect against chemicals and sharp edges.
• Maintain a safe work environment, especially when handling chemicals or using cutting tools.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation / Sick Time
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits including Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance and Life Insurance
• Free Fountain Soda Machine On-site!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED