Electroplater - Line 38 - 1st Shift

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this job is to process parts according to customer specifications and production efficiencies by performing the following duties.

WAGE TYPE: Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reads traveler to determine the optimum process for the designated part to be plated. Follows the traveler process specifications step by step.
• Sets up and controls plating equipment to coat metal object electrolytic ally or chemically with chromium, copper, cadmium, nickel, zinc, or other metal to provide protective, decorative or engineering surfaces.
• Monitors process control of all plating and cleaning baths to ensure process in within predetermined parameters.
• Follows established safety procedures and work instructions.
• Measures, marks and masks areas exclude from plating per traveler.
• Operates manual hoist or automatic hoist system for submerging the parts in plating or cleaning baths. This may also be performed by hand.
• Racks parts by hand onto racks using racking work instructions.
• Plates parts using motor driven barrel system.
• May operate electroplating equipment with reverse polarity, known as platting stripper.
• May work with substances defined as hazardous waste, such as chrome sludge.
• Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected: Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must be able to read work instructions and travelers in order to follow proper procedures.
• Must be able to read safety warnings and chemical labels.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with others.

Physical Requirements:

Other Skills:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role