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About The Position

The Plater I is responsible for determining the size and composition of customer materials, the plating process, and the required plating thickness from customer order forms. The role maintains production and quality standards, follows safety requirements, and completes required documentation. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with training on first shift. The Plater I follows the customer service schedule; sets plating time and electrical current according to standard manufacturing procedures; visually inspects parts during cleaning and post-plating rinsing; and dries, inspects, and packages plated parts to customer specifications and quality standards. The role also performs and documents thickness and adhesion tests, maintains a clean work area, completes preventive maintenance check sheets and routine maintenance, operates a forklift when needed, and identifies and handles hazardous materials. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead person.

Requirements

  • Legible handwriting.
  • Ability to follow written instructions accurately.
  • Ability to use measuring instruments, gauges, and test equipment proficiently and accurately.
  • Proficient understanding of decimals and fractions.
  • Ability to work well with others and demonstrate team-player behavior.
  • Good written and communication skills.
  • Ability to read blueprint specifications accurately.
  • Ability to lift up to 70 pounds at frequent intervals.
  • Must maintain 'meets expectation' attendance, safety, and job performance evaluations.
  • Must stand, stoop, and bend for 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the customer service schedule and assist customer service when requested.
  • Determine the plating time and electrical current to apply to parts in accordance with standard manufacturing procedures.
  • Visually inspect parts during cleaning and post-plating rinsing.
  • Dry, inspect, and package plated parts according to customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Perform thickness and adhesion tests and document results as required.
  • Keep floors, stands, tanks, racks, and the immediate work area clean and free of clutter and debris.
  • Follow all safety rules.
  • Complete daily preventive maintenance check sheets and document existing problems on the proper forms.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance as needed.
  • Operate a forklift whenever necessary.
  • Identify and handle hazardous materials on Line 1.
  • Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or lead person.

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