Entry-Level Plating & Prefinish Operator — 1st Shift

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Salem, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH is seeking a Plating and Pre-Finish Operator in Salem, VA on-site on the 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). You will operate the plating machine, manage chemical baths, and help coordinate waste treatment, contributing to high-security lock manufacturing.

No experience required, but safety-focused, detail-oriented and able to follow a defined process are essential. You will work in a team, maintain 5S standards, review titration tests, and support continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading of dispatch reports and computer literacy.
• Able to lift 40 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Able to learn plating and prefini sh processes with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate the metal plating machine and maintain all associated chemical baths and cleaners.
• Assist with the waste treatment system.
• Rack and prepare parts for plating.
• Strip and rework both brass and steel.
• Perform the clear coat process as well as all buffing, sanding, scouring, relieving, vibratory, and rolling processes.
• Review titration tests for the electroless nickel process and adjust accordingly.
• Monitor the quality of plating and take action when issues arise by notifying the supervisor or area engineer.
• Keep all paperwork organized with the product being processed.
• Maintain the 5S program for the plating area.
• Participate in team meetings to improve team performance, solve problems, and enhance safety.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Team communication

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plating equipment

Waste treatment system

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH is seeking a Plating and Pre-Finish Operator in Salem, VA on-site on the 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). You will operate the plating machine, manage chemical baths, and help coordinate waste treatment, contributing to high-security lock manufacturing.

No experience required, but safety-focused, detail-oriented and able to follow a defined process are essential. You will work in a team, maintain 5S standards, review titration tests, and support continuous