A Plating Machine Operator operates and maintains plating or coating machines, including electrolyte processes, to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces.
The Charlevoix facility has a Coatings Operator opening on 2nd shift (2:48pm - 11:00pm). Training will be on 1st shift (6:48am - 3:00pm)
FUNCTION
Manufacture of Coated Products, sprays surfaces of manufactured products with material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer. Tends metalizing equipment that deposits decorative or protective coating of specified metal on metal, glass, or plastic objects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Accept responsibility for your Safety and the Safety of others by using Safety awareness to eliminate unsafe acts and correct unsafe conditions. Participate in Lean events and initiatives to support a culture of continuous improvement. Inspect product for contaminants prior to coatings applications. Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process to ensure they meet customer standards. Responsible to work to performance/output standards per work instructions to meet departmental expectations and customer demand. Responsible to maintain attendance and punctuality records per company policies and procedures. Mask areas that are not to be coated, select coating liquid to produce desired color per Job Instruction Sheet & use spray gun to apply coating. Clean parts, spraying equipment and brushes with various solvents and paint thinner product. Load parts into metalizer, operate metalizing equipment, unload parts, inspect and package to customers standards. Operate gasket machine. Inspect and package finished product. May coat areas inaccessible to hand sprayer or do touch-up painting with brush. Prepare packaging containers as per job work instructions. Record information such as quantity, time, and date packaged. Operate sonic welder. Responsible to work per schedule and have prior approvals before working any overtime. Responsible for any other special projects as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma or GED One to three months of related experience or training in a similar environment Ability to read and comprehend technical instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to complete daily production sheets Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal skills
Location:
10163 US Hwy 31
North Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
