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LECO Corporation

Sander

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Saint Joseph, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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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.

$41,895 / year median in Michigan

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

Sander For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule:

Full Time:

6:00am

2:30pm, Monday
Friday and Overtime as needed 5:00am
3:30pm

Position Summary:

Perform fill/sand of castings and production sanding as directed by the Plating/Paint Supervisor or Group Leader. Cross trains for other job-related duties within the department as needed. Produce and maintain quality of product while ensuring performance and production.

Position Responsibilities:

Pick up LECO parts from Raw Parts holding area and move to workstation Responsible for making sure the Router Sheet revision level matches the blueprint revision level accompanying the LECO manufactured parts Responsible for contacting the Plating/Paint Supervisor if the Router Sheet revision level does not match the revision level on the blueprint Responsible for NOT processing the parts if revision levels do not match on the Router Sheet and the blueprint Produce and maintain quality parts that are to blueprint specifications Maintain acceptable level of productivity Responsible to write the quantity, initials, and date on the Router Sheet when parts are finished Responsible to sand parts Responsible for safe operation of miscellaneous hand tools, sanding stations and equipment Wear protective form fitting gloves while operating sanding equipment Position parts at a comfort level to prevent overreaching and bending Inspect sanded parts during the sanding operation Assure that labor is reported timely and correctly Implement corrective actions Material handling utilizing Forklift Truck Record daily parts ran on Form

R8.5.1.4

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Position Requirements:

Use of miscellaneous hand tools (Orbital Sander, Dynafile, Hand Grinder, Bead Blast, Hand Files) Read Blueprints Operator Forklift Truck and obtain LECO Forklift license

Right-To-Know Training Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent EOE M/F/VET/Disability