The position of line operator is responsible for the daily inspection, set-up and operation of plating line production equipment and machines with the objective to produce, manufacture products.

• Fully understand and follow router steps / job order requirements for example regarding product quantities, material type incl. additional coating, plating and treatment stages, dimensions, marking.
• Fully understand and follow work / process instructions, equipment and machine operating and product inspection parameters.
• Daily inspect, maintain, set up and operate production and inspection equipment, and machines in a safe, and health and environmentally conscious manner.
• Measure and verify process parameters such as solution temperature, voltage, amps, solution time, solution levels.
• Loading and introducing materials onto plating barrels or racks onto production line.
• Unloading finished goods onto unloading carts with job traveler.
• Immediately report any non-conformance to supervisor or assignee.
• Adhere to all company policies, related procedures, and work-instructions.
• Follow lead, supervisor and/ or assignee instructions promptly.
• Material handling, staging, preparation, and finishing –including all transactions.
• Completion of equipment inspection & provide feedback regarding equipment function.
• Support analytical chemistry group in chemistry sampling and other tasks.
• Complies with all safety protocols and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to multitask
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills and sense of urgency based on priority

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED or equivalent. ..

Work Experience

• No prior work experience required, but experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently and continuously.
• Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push and pull.
• Continuous standing and/or walking
• Good eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Ability to work in cold, hot and/or dusty environment, with noisy conditions and occasionally outside in the elements.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’sfacilities.