Line Operator - Metal Finishing

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-Day Pay

Quarterly Incentive Program

Paid company holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-the-Job Training and Advancement Op

Employee Recognition and Rewards -?

Fun Recognition Events

Job summary

Pioneer Metal Finishing is a leading surface engineering company in North America, with 75+ years of experience delivering metal finishing solutions for healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We are hiring a production operator to support load inspection, tank operations, and process control on the shop floor.

You will monitor tanks, record run data, communicate with team members, and help maintain a safe, efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect loads prior to pickup for identification, tooling, security, heights, and depth location.
• Coordinate loads with Team Lead/Supervisor to optimize tank time.
• Ensure there is a program before processing loads; contact supervisor if not.
• Process special loads following precise specifications and proper communication between process techs, supervisors, leads, and other line operators.
• Operate multiple lines and equipment such as rectifiers, pumps, and cranes.
• Maintain accurate run sheets with temperatures, voltages, and other data.
• Monitor pH and solution levels; notify lab of non-conformities and adjust as needed.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, safe, and orderly.
• Report equipment problems via designated procedure and suggest tooling improvements.

Job description

Company Overview

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Overview

Job duties can include:

• Responsible for having the loads inspected prior to picking them up for identification, tooling, security, heights, and depth location.
• Coordinates all loads with Team Lead/Shift Supervisor to utilize all open tank time efficiently.
• Responsible for making sure there is a program prior to processing loads. If not, contact Team Lead/Supervisor immediately.
• Process special loads as assigned using precise specifications and proper communication between process techs, supervisors, leads, and other line operators.
• Ability to run multiple lines in facilities where that is applicable.
• Strives to produce consistency from load to load and shift to shift by means of communication and teamwork.
• Responsible for ensuring product is processed to the program and acceptable per the required standards/specification.
• Identifies and escalates issues with product in the raw state. Notify the supervisor of problems such as: excessive oil, deep and blind holes, areas that may air pocket, corrosion, galvanic, etc. In addition, must be able to recommend process adjustments to meet end product specifications.
• Participates in tank maintenance activities.
• Rejects any loads that do not meet standard processing requirements.
• Monitors pH and solution levels in all tanks that require it. Monitor tanks and make adds as required by daily checklists and procedures. Advise lab if non-conforming tanks are found. Change tank filters when required.
• Displays good communication and ability to interact effectively with others.
• Responds to alarms and follows applicable protocol. Monitor proper functioning of waste treatment system if applicable.
• Understands how to operate standard equipment such as rectifiers, pumps, and cranes. Understands setup calibrations and basic trouble shooting for equipment including data tracks and controllers.
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining accurate information on run sheets such as correct temperatures, loads, voltages, etc.
• Keeps all work areas and equipment clean, safe, and orderly.
• Responsible for cleaning the contact pads on the work bars and tanks to ensure full electrical contact through the loads.
• Responsible for immediately reporting any equipment problems to via designated procedure.
• Escalates any issues or ideas for tooling and improvement via facility pro

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits toAll Employeesimmediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay:Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program:Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees(30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off:80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits