Electroplater - Line - 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

• 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 objects electrolytically or chemically with chromium, copper, cadmium, nickel, zinc, or other metals to provide protective, decorative or engineering surfaces.
• Monitors process control of all plating and cleaning baths to ensure process within predetermined parameters.
• Follows established safety procedures and work instructions.
• Measures, marks and masks areas excluded 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 plating 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.

Reports to:

Team Leader

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required.
• Frequent Indoor Work.
• Outdoor Work.
• Machine Interfacing.
• Computer Interfacing.
• Hot Weather.
• Cold Weather.
• High Humidity Indexes.
• Electrical Hazards.
• Dirty.
• Dusty.
• Steam.
• Fumes-Vapor.
• Noisy.
• Chemical Exposure.
• Toxic Chemicals.
• Fire Hazards.
• Potential Confined Work Space.
• Awkward or Minimized Work Space.
• Walking.
• Stooping.
• Bending.
• Balancing.
• Reaching.
• Continuous Standing.
• Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.).
• Carrying < 50lbs.
• Lifting < 75lbs.
• Twisting.
• Turning.
• Pinching.
• Gripping.
• Vibration (including but not limited to).
• Hand Tools.
• Polishing Lathes.
• Equipment Usage.
• Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment.
• Squatting.
• Pushing < 75lbs.
• Pulling < 75lbs.
• Static Work.
• Pulling.
• Working Above Shoulder Level.
• Working In High Far (Reach) Position.
• Working Below Shoulder Level.

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

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