Plate Line Operator - 1st Shift

Nutanix; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Plate Line Operator on 1st shift. The role involves loading, painting, plating, and preparing metal parts, with emphasis on quality in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include operating painting/plating lines, inspecting finished surfaces, and maintaining safety and workplace organization. The position offers hands-on TPM tasks and opportunity to contribute to production efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefits; candidates within a 50-mile radius will be considered.
• Eaton does not sponsor immigration visas (CPT/OPT or H-1B offerings are not provided).

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, rack, and prepare parts for plating and painting.
• Operate conveyorized painting and plating lines and monitor process parameters.
• Inspect surfaces and coatings to ensure quality standards are met and adjust as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow TPM and safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Plate Line Operator - 1st Shift to join our team in Syracuse, NY!The core hours are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.The hourly rate for this position is $20.55 per hour.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What you’ll do:Perform all required/repetitive duties to load, unload, rack, hang, spray paint, wash, into barrels, etc. a variety of materials and components assigned, to and from conveyors, paint hooks/tables, trees, trucks etc. prior to and after zinc plating, and department painting processes, following prescribed MWI procedures.Apply paint to obtain prime coats, finish coats, and wrinkle coats avoiding runs, beads, clogged holes, sags, pinholes, and other painting defects.Clean, wash, deburr and prepare metal surfaces of castings and sheet metal parts of such materials as aluminum, bronze, brass, iron, steel, etc. through wash tanks. Clean, and/or electroplate, bonderize preparatory to painting/plating or clean and run parts through series of acid dips and wash to obtain uniform bright dip and passivation on materials not to be painted using hoist or by hand.Apply such coatings as nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium, etc. to material as directed.Inspect raw castings to determine if suitable for painting.Inspect all painted/plate surfaces, materials/parts for excessive moisture during “blow off” station, defects and separate material insuring that quality standards are maintained.Operate and maintain conveyorized dip painting station to paint various parts after finishing process.Duties include operation and monitor of all Plating Department systems, simple test equipment, align valves to heat, cool and aerate solutions, adjust current as prescribed (current setting limited to reostat adjustment to maintain voltage at a prescribed standard reading-sequence of operations, time cycle and proper current setting determined by others), add chemicals, water, and paint to maintain specified concentrations, viscosity, temperature and pH of solutions as directedAdditional Information:React to all chemical spills by containing according to detailed instructions from supervisor and/or group leader.Make minor adjustments to painting equipment, controls, rectifiers, solution filters, valves, levels, oil float, report material/quality problems, and equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and or group leader.Mask, wrap, assemble or otherwise protect and cover surfaces which are not to be painted.Remove protective masking or wrapping after painting and or baking operations.Protect painted surfaces as directed.Unpack products as directed and/or following detailed instructions.Place material into proper shipping or storage containers to prevent damage to painted surfaces.Duties performed at any workstation assigned to the meaker plating process as directed by supervisor and /or group leader.Follow environmental procedures and or methods as directed.Operate electric or gas lift truck/walkie stacker to pick up, load/unload transport and deliver parts in process, raw castings, tools, portable carts and other materials around the department, from station to station, to and from storage areas, work areas, and other departments as directed.Clean excess residue coating from hooks, racks, fixtures, tanks, equipment, and materials as prescribed or directed.Prerack parts as required. Rework as directed using files, grinders, routers or other tools.Perform total productive/preventative maintenance (TPM) activities such as minor maintenance that includes cleaning, inspection, (adjusting) solutions and /or equipment, minor lubrication and tightening of loose bolts.Duties involve filling out logs and/or checklist on system and process operational status, following prescribed routines or detailed instructions requiring minor decisions and some judgment.Perform other minor duties as directed. Solutions tested and maintained by others but incumbent is required to assist in the maintenance of solutions.Detect and report defective material and faulty operations.Refer questionable cases to supervision.Maintain work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition.Sweep and mop, as directed. Follow prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent from an accredited institution.• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.#LI-JW1All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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