Electroplater - Line 38 - 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 object electrolytically 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 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.

• 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.

Education and/or

Experience:

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