Anodizer: 5th Shift

Anodizer

Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customers' requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Anodizer to join our team. The ideal candidate will control anodizing equipment to provide corrosion-resistant surface to aluminum objects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects holding racks according to size, shape, and number of objects to be anodized.
• Wires or clips objects to anodizing racks and immerses the rack in a series of cleaning, etching, and rinsing baths.
• Positions objects in anodizing tank by suspending them from the anode.
• Estimates the amount of electric current and time required to anodize material.
• Turns the rheostat to regulate the flow of current.
• Removes objects from the tank after a specified time, rinses objects, and immerses them in a bath of hot water or dichromate solution to seal oxide coating.
• Hangs objects on racks to air dry.
• Immerses objects in the dye bath to color them for decorative or identification purposes.
• Anodizes work pieces with corrosion-resistant material.
• Coaches and mentors Finish Helpers in the Anodize Department.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of racking experience and prior Chem Treat Operator certification.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to identify, organize, estimate, and recognize differences or similarities
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
• Ability to provide direction and guidance
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

Confidentiality:

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

Preferred Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

ITAR – US Person Status:

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constant periods of standing and/or walking.

Frequently lift or move up to 15 lbs.

Frequent repetitive motions.

Frequently use fingers/hands/arms to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, and reach.

Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasional use of industry-standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment.

Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Occasional exposure to moderate noise.

Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs./shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs./shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Shift

Schedule:

5th Shift;
Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Total Rewards

Summary:

At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents. That is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan for eligible employees.

Salary

Description:

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting social enterprise organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We have three lines of business:
Aerospace Manufacturing,…