Electroplater

Crane Army; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 39,743 - 46,328; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Indiana seeks an Electroplater. Responsibilities include creating programs for production lines, maintaining dimensional tolerances, applying masking, and conducting routine maintenance. Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and possess skills for effective electroplating. This position offers a competitive hourly wage between $28.85 and $33.63, with no specific educational requirements. The role entails physical effort and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of an Electroplater without more than normal supervision.
• Must have experience with determining measuring instruments, cleaning operations, and tank setup.

Responsibilities

• Create computer programs for automated production lines.
• Maintain tolerances with precision adjustments.
• Apply masking to parts not to be plated.
• Operate electric strip tank for coating removal.
• Perform preventive maintenance for automation limits.

Skills

Ability to determine appropriate measuring instruments

Perform basic cleaning operations (degreasing, sanding)

Assist with electroplating tank setup

Job description

Creates computer programs for the automated production lines and has ability to mathematically alter program parameters to adjust for specific dimensional tolerances.

Uses these processes to maintain tolerances up to ten thousands of an inch (.0001).

Applies masking to areas of part that are not to be plated using materials such as hot wax, various types of tape, and lacquer.

Removes built up coating when tolerance or quality does not meet requirements by operating electric strip tank.

Performs routine preventive maintenance to limit automation errors while adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
• Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electroplater ~ without more than normal supervision. Duties/Tasks include a) determining appropriate measuring instruments based on the type of plating and required precision; b) performing basic cleaning operations such as degreasing and light sanding to prepare metal surfaces for plating; c) assisting with the setup of electroplating tanks, mixing solutions and monitoring basic parameters such as voltage and amperage. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort

Work performed requires frequent use of both hands to handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, and frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting at waist to shoulder level. Frequent pushing, pulling, loading, and unloading of heavy plating carts with assistance, then manipulating into load and/or unload stations on the automated plating lines.

Working Conditions

Works inside a shop area having adequate light, ventilation, and safety controls. Is frequently exposed to acid solutions, solvents, noxious fumes, excessive humidity, and a variety of caustic chemicals. Protection from exposure to burns, scalds, or skin irritation often requires the worker to wear uncomfortable safety equipment such as a respirator, rubber gloves and aprons, goggles, or face shields. Hearing protection is also required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Compensation

$28.85 to - $33.63 per hour

Benefits

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/summary-of-benefits/

Skills required

• Ability to do the work of a(n) Electroplater ~ without more than normal supervision. Duties/Tasks include a) determining appropriate measuring instruments based on the type of plating and required precision; b) performing basic cleaning operations such as degreasing and light sanding to prepare metal surfaces for plating; c) assisting with the setup of electroplating tanks, mixing solutions and monitoring basic parameters such as voltage and amperage. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort

Work performed requires frequent use of both hands to handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, and frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting at waist to shoulder level. Frequent pushing, pulling, loading, and unloading of heavy plating carts with assistance, then manipulating into load and/or unload stations on the automated plating lines.