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Plater Helper - 2nd Shift

TriMas Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time
United States, California, Commerce
3423 Garfield Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2025

Plater Helper - 2nd Shift

Company: Monogram Aerospace Fasteners

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: Washes, cleans and dries production from all product lines. Maintains strength of cleaning solutions and drains and changes solutions as necessary. Transports parts to and from various locations in the departments. Operates various types of equipment to complete chemical processing operations. Monday through Friday (2nd shift) 1:00pm to 9:30pm for LG5.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With moderate supervision and review performs the following:

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

2. Responsible for performing cleaning and surface preparation processes to prepare parts for further machining or surface finishing. Responsible for meeting employee efficiency levels for the various processes.

3. Maintains fluid levels for chemical plating, lubrication, and cleaning baths. Makes appropriate chemical adjustments per addition instructions to maintain proper solution mix.

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

5. Responsible for daily routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

6. Clean work area daily.

7. Learn waste streams from the various processes and requirements pertaining to them.

8. Maintains transport pans and transports parts to and from various locations in the department. Keeps loading areas clean and safe. Ensures that containers are sturdy and effective.

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.

Equipment / Process Responsibilities - Operates chemical processing equipment and maintains basic solution mixes. 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.

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, lead person, and supervisor in the department.

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

Initiative and Ingenuity - Work is performed under direct supervision and requires little initiative or ingenuity. Supervisor or Lead person directs tasks to assure efficiency of workflow. Takes on or reports for additional work as current tasks are completed. Performs other work-related tasks as deemed necessary.

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.

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 processingin 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. Able to follow instructions and maintain an efficient workflow under direct supervision or frequent review. Able to calculate basic fractions for measuring chemicals for additions

Visual - Close attention to detail with moderate eye concentration. 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 chemical processing procedures.

EXPERIENCE

This is an entry-level position where no experience is required. Skills and knowledge in chemical processing and the use of tools and equipment such as overhead crane, parts washer, tumble barrel, salt cleaner, centrifugal dryer etc.is beneficial.

COMPENSATION
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $18.08 to $22.52.

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.

Click here for more information: www.trimasbenefits.com

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