Plater - (2nd OR 3rd shift)

Summary

Performs surface preparation activities such as polishing, buffing, wire brushing and rough grinding. Conducts metal finishing operations such as alumaliting, phosphate treating, etching, dichromate treatment, bright dipping, chemical milling, electroforming, H.A.E., and surface treatment of magnesium, acid dip, black oxide finishing and other related processes on parts, tools, fixtures, molds and dies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs surface preparation activities such as polishing, buffing, wire brushing and rough grinding.


• Conducts metal finishing operations such as alumaliting, phosphate treating, etching, dichromate treatment, bright dipping, chemical milling, electroforming, H.A.E., and surface treatment of magnesium, acid dip, black oxide finishing and other related processes on parts, tools, fixtures, molds and dies.


• Responsible for preparation and treatment of materials in chemical and electrolytic baths.


• Loads, unloads, racks, masks, plugs, washes, rinses, plates and dips materials and may be required to do vapor blasting and degreasing.


• Performs special processing operations for deposition of pure and alloy metals on all type base materials. 


• Prepares or renews chemical solutions, regulates flow of electric currents, and makes necessary solution additions.


• May be required to perform stripping operations on coated parts.


• Determines process sequence when not prescribed and exercises care and skill to preserve contours and finishes.


• Recognizes and reports effects of unbalanced solutions, changes and dresses own wheels and devises and constructs necessary anodes and racks.


• Work requires a thorough knowledge of anodizing and plating processes and operations. 


• Uses all necessary hand and power tools, fixtures, measuring devices and gages necessary to the performance of the task.


• Works from prints, specifications, and written or verbal instructions.  Performs necessary paper and identification work and verifies work for conformance to inspection standards for the operation.


• May perform in-process inspection.


• May check and top off lubricants as necessary.


• Responsible for complying with applicable provisions of Article 19. Health, Safety, and Environment of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.


• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

You Must Have

• US citizenship needed to obtain and maintain required US Dept. of Energy "Q" level security clearance.


• High school diploma or GED.


• Two (2) or more years of aqueous cleaning or plating experience within a manufacturing or military environment.

We Value

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or military environment with demonstrated ability to work and excel in a team environment.


• Previous plating experience or working in a chemical environment.


• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.


• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Demonstrated ability to work with limited guidance.