Surface Finish Operator I

FN America•Columbia, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. The Surface Finish Operator I is responsible for prepping, loading, and unloading product to assure operating procedures are met in order to achieve FN America’s quality and production goal requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Familiarity with ISO, AS 9100 and National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program
Understanding and comprehension of routing structure, time, and flow
Blueprint reading
Knowledge of basic measurement and testing equipment
Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate with others at all levels of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in chrome plating, phosphate coating and air gaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interprets Operation Control Sheets (OCSs)/Operations Standards (OS) instructions and process sheets.
Degreases parts and performs manual operations and machine operations to eliminate all oxides.
Processes parts for degreasing, chrome plating, phosphating, oiling, and/or rinse tanks.
If required, operates oven for hydrogen embrittlement relief.
Inspects barrels for bore and rifling on air column gages.
Monitors specified temperatures of baths.
Replaces anodes and cathodes of chrome plating equipment to include monitoring tooling, racks, fixtures, etc. for repair or replacement.
Checks plating process using sensitive instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and permascopes.
Informs supervisor of work in process as requested.
Keeps supervisor informed and updated as to any issues which may arise in the department.
Other duties as assigned.