Operator (Key)

Lake City Plating Texas LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake City Plating LLC in El Paso, TX is seeking a Key Operator to operate plating machinery and support the production line. You will verify machine setup, monitor product quality, and follow safety protocols while maintaining efficient line flow.

This full-time role requires teamwork with the Lead Operator and adherence to 5S and OEE practices. Eligible candidates have prior manufacturing experience and are able to work multiple shifts, including potential weekend work, in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Safe operation of forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate plating machinery and ensure parts follow the Factory Work Order.
• Communicate discrepancies to Lead Operator.
• Verify correct machine setup, cycle, amperage, and load.
• Maintain safety and PPE compliance.
• Keep line loaded and barrels/racks at capacity.
• Identify quality defects and report.

Job description

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• Location 44 Butterfield Trail Boulevard,El Paso, TX, 79906,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $16.50 / Hour
• Job Category LABOR
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

The Key Operator position operates machinery, works with others and Lead Operator to produce quality parts for our customers.

Essential Functions

• Assure we are plating customers’ parts to the Factory Work Order (FWO)
• Communicate to Lead Operator if information is inaccurate or missing
• Verify machine set up is correct – including correct cycle, amperage, load size, etc.
• Understand and use OEE
• Assure we are delicately handling the customers’ parts
• Work with the Lead Operator to assure the line is plating correctly
• Check parts coming off line to assure correct thickness, chromate and packaging
• Assure that all paperwork is completed and correctly filled out
• Keep line loaded at all times – No empty barrels or racks
• Keep barrels loaded at maximum weights and racks at maximum number of parts
• Safely operate machinery
• Follow safety policies including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Keep work area clean and aisles unobstructed
• Inform Lead Operator of any maintenance or machine issues that arise that may cause a safety issue
• Must ensure everyone on his/her team works in a safe manner
• Address safety infractions quickly and complete incident reports
• Must be able to run the plating line (voltage, load size)
• Inspect and replace danglers whenever necessary
• Able to respectfully and professionally direct operators on the line
• Communicate well with line team, supervisors and managers
• Must be able to identify quality defects on product
• Exemplifies and demonstrates LCP’s 9 Guiding Principles
• Understands the 5S principles and executes 5S throughout his/her line
• Suggest improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Performance Management
• Results Driven

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.While performing the duties of this job, the Operator is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The performance of this position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, appropriate closed-toe shoes, and other PPE as needed. The noise level is moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Operator is regularly required to talk and hear.This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and move items under 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, Saturdays are mandatory when necessary, this will depend on customer requirements.

• 1 st Shift: 6:45 am. to 3 pm
• 2 nd Shift: 2:45 pm to 11 pm
• 3 rd Shift: 10:45 pm to 7 am

Required Education and Experience

None required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience

Safe operation of forklift

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Lake City Plating is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about their work. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Together, we aim to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Lake City Plating LLC. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

The Key Operator position operates machinery, works with others and Lead Operator to produce quality parts for our customers.

Essential Functions

• Assure we are plating customers’ parts to the Factory Work Order (FWO)
• Communicate to Lead Operator if information is inaccurate or missing
• Verify machine set up is correct – including correct cycle, amperage, load size, etc.
• Understand and use OEE
• Assure we are delicately handling the customers’ parts
• Work with the Lead Operator to assure the line is plating correctly
• Check parts coming off line to assure correct thickness, chromate and packaging
• Assure that all paperwork is completed and correctly filled out
• Keep line loaded at all times – No empty barrels or racks
• Keep barrels loaded at maximum weights and racks at maximum number of parts
• Safely operate machinery
• Follow safety policies including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Keep work area clean and aisles unobstructed
• Inform Lead Operator of any maintenance or machine issues that arise that may cause a safety issue
• Must ensure everyone on his/her team works in a safe manner
• Address safety infractions quickly and complete incident reports
• Must be able to run the plating line (voltage, load size)
• Inspect and replace danglers whenever necessary
• Able to respectfully and professionally direct operators on the line
• Communicate well with line team, supervisors and managers
• Must be able to identify quality defects on product
• Exemplifies and demonstrates LCP’s 9 Guiding Principles
• Understands the 5S principles and executes 5S throughout his/her line
• Suggest improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Performance Management
• Results Driven

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.While performing the duties of this job, the Operator is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The performance of this position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, appropriate closed-toe shoes, and other PPE as needed. The noise level is moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Operator is regularly required to talk and hear.This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and move items under 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, Saturdays are mandatory when necessary, this will depend on customer requirements.

• 1 st Shift: 6:45 am. to 3 pm
• 2 nd Shift: 2:45 pm to 11 pm
• 3 rd Shift: 10:45 pm to 7 am

Required Education and Experience

None required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience

Safe operation of forklift

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.