Electroplater - Line 38 - 1st Shift
Job Description
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:
Job Category B – Medium Labor Intensive Category
Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.
Rarely
0-25% of
work activity
Occasionally
26 -50% of work
activity
Frequently
51 -75% of work
activity
Constant
76 - 100% of
work activity
Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions
X
Personal Protective Equipment Required
X
Frequent Indoor Work
X
Outdoor Work
X
Machine Interfacing
X
Computer Interfacing
X
Hot Weather
X
Cold Weather
X
High Humidity Indexes
X
Electrical Hazards
X
Dirty
X
Dusty
X
Steam
X
Fumes-Vapor
X
Noisy
X
Chemical Exposure
X
Toxic Chemicals
X
Fire Hazards
Lincoln Industries is the largest and most diverse privately-held metal finishing company in North America. They are a growth-oriented company with powerful resources and a tenacity to push the limits of industry tradition. For over 60 years Lincoln Industries has been solving technically difficult problems for premium brands like Harley Davidson, PACCAR, John Deere, Polaris, Navistar and Mercury Marine. Their wide range of expertise and success in customer relations, quality, supply chain management and innovation allow them to offer an unmatched comprehensive solution to customers. Known for its unique company culture, Lincoln Industries has been named to the Top 25 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in America List, seven times.
