Plater C 1st and 2nd Shift

Plater C 1st and 2nd Shift

Company: TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location: 3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB
SUMMARY: Performs
basic to intermediate coating of parts and/or raw material both ferrous and
non-ferrous, with various chemical solutions as required to maintain specified
tolerances.

DESCRIPTION
OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

With
close supervision and review performs the following:

1. Identifies material and processes to be performed from job order or other written instructions.

2. Responsible for cleaning, plating, drying, baking, chromate treating and lubricating the product. Responsible for meeting employee efficiency levels for the various processes.

3. Determines time and sequence and sets up applicable equipment accordingly.

4. Maintain fluid levels in plating, lubrication and cleaning baths. Makes appropriate chemical adjustments per addition instructions to maintain proper solution mix. Make new solutions per written instructions.

5. Operates various auxiliary equipment pertaining to chemical processing plating operations such as forklift, overhead crane, parts washer, tumble barrel, salt cleaner, centrifugal dryer etc.

6. Maintains basic records pertaining to operations, such as baking time, solution analysis, and work logs.

7. Responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work area.

8. Checks product for plating requirements using electronic gages.

9. Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building, and all other team activities to improve the processes, productivity, quality, etc. of departmental operations. Uses interpersonal skills as well as good written and verbal communications. Assists other team members as required.

10. Basic understanding of waste streams in the department and environmental requirements relating to them.

Equipment/Process
Responsibilities - Operates chemical processing
equipment and maintains basic solution mixes. Sets-up and operates all plating
equipment and maintains complex solutions. Ensures calibration stickers are
current and solution parameters such as tank level and temperature are
compliant to the work instructions. Performs safety checklist and equipment
maintenance activities as required. Cleans the area and equipment daily.

Material
or Product Responsibilities - Performs duties that require close
attention to work instructions and process controls. Responsible for quality
and condition of parts upon completion of the process performed. Uses knowledge of plating procedures and
methods to assure quality and accuracy. Uses SPC and has some knowledge of
Mil-Specs and customer requirements as related to plating. (Such as AMS-QQ-P-416
or Boeing's D1-9000 specs)

Responsibility
for Work of Others - Accuracy of communication is
necessary for the successful processing of materials and parts. Must
communicate to appropriate personnel any problems or concerns regarding quality
of work received or time flow of work in progress as it affects production
schedules. Works primarily with co -workers, leadperson, and supervisor in the
department.

Safety
Responsibilities - Within the general work area and for the safety of self and
co-workers in the shop, good housekeeping is required. Knowledge of chemical
safety and adherence to Company safety rules is mandatory.

Initiative
and Ingenuity - Encouraged to use some supervised initiative in identifying
complex problems related to the plating requirements of various metals, as well
as ingenuity in devising procedures to assure efficient workflow. Takes on or
reports for additional work as current tasks are completed. Performs other
work-related tasks as deemed necessary by company needs.

WORK
ENVIRONMENT
Environmental
Surroundings -
Work is in a machine shop environment with congested
spaces at times and exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, chemicals, and
repetitive tasks.

Unavoidable
Hazards -
Possible hazards related to cuts, bruises, finger and hand injuries, muscle
strains, burns, chemical exposure, noxious fumes, and nasal and eye irritation.
Protective equipment and clothing appropriate to the task at hand is required.

EFFORT
Physical - Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires hand and finger
manipulation to use precision measuring instruments. Able to use all tools
required for chemical processing in the department. Some job assignments
require maneuvering to different lines in the plating area, and support
locations. Most assignments necessitate continuous standing for the majority of
the workday.

Mental - Work
at times is highly repetitive and monotonous. However, plating assignments are
varied according to the parts and materials involved. Some initiative is
required in assuring proper solutions mix and ingenuity is needed to maintain
critical timing of several job assignments concurrently. Reasoning ability
required to interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications of a complex nature and draw conclusions
from a variety of concrete variables. Able to organize workflow under close
supervision or review.

Visual -
Close attention to detail with moderate eye concentration. Able to read all
precision measuring instruments in the cell as required by essential job
functions. Must be able to visually check parts for quality. Requires close
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and depth perception

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Demonstrated ability to read and write English of a level required in Company shop documents and computer software entry and processing requirements. Must be capable of applying mathematical operations including the use of fractions and decimals to exacting tolerances ( .0001) as required by plating procedures. Generally equivalent to 9th grade level.

EXPERIENCE

Requires
1 year experience, or equivalent skills and knowledge, in chemical processing operations
and the use of tools and equipment such as forklift, overhead crane, parts
washer, tumble barrel, salt cleaner, centrifugal dryer etc. Demonstrated ability to read and write English of a level
required in company shop documents and computer entry and processing
requirements. Must be capable of applying mathematical operations including the
use of fractions and decimals to exacting tolerances (.0001) as required by
chemical processing procedures. Must read precision measuring instruments
such as various gauges, meters, calipers and micrometers as well as interpret blueprints
and other documentation.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $19.26 - $24.24.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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