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Lincoln Industries; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries in Wisconsin is seeking a general plating technician to read travelers, set up plating equipment, and monitor plating baths to maintain quality and safety standards. The role requires adherence to procedures and the ability to operate hoists and racks for forming protective finishes.

The position is hourly, non-exempt, and involves manual labor with exposure to industrial hazards while supporting production efficiency and quality control demands.

Qualifications

• 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 communicate verbally with others.

Responsibilities

• Read traveler to determine the optimum process for the designated part to be plated.
• Set up and control plating equipment to coat metal objects to provide protective, decorative or engineering surfaces.
• Monitor process control of plating and cleaning baths to ensure parameters are met.
• Follow established safety procedures and work instructions.
• Operate hoist systems for submerging parts in plating or cleaning baths.

Skills

Read/write/understand English

Read work instructions

Verbal communication

Education

Six months to one year related experience or training preferred

Job description

Description

Position at Lincoln Industries of Wisconsin

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 electrolytic ally 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 in 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.

Organizational Structure

• Reports to: Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Communication Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space

X

Walking

X

Stooping

X

Bending

X

Balancing

X

Reaching

X

Continuous Standing

X

Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders,

etc.)

X

Carrying < 50lbs

X

Lifting < 75lbs.

X

Twisting

X

Turning

X

Pinching

X

Gripping

X

Vibration (including but not limited to)

X

• Hand Tools
• Polishing Lathes
• Equipment Usage
• Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment

Squatting

X

Pushing < 75lbs.

X

Pulling < 75lbs.

X

Static Work

X

Pulling

X

Working Above Shoulder Level

X

Working In High Far (Reach) Position

X

Working Below Shoulder Level

X

Other Skills

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Training Requirements

Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role