Plater- 1st Shift

Valence; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(K) Match 3%

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence in Massachusetts seeks a production associate to inspect parts before, during, and after processing. You will competently operate required machinery, follow ROUTER procedures, and maintain a clean, safe work area. The role supports trained operators and requires ability to read process travelers and lift up to 50 lbs.

Access to QA documentation in the Valence system is essential. Applicants should be able to perform tasks under supervision and adhere to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand process travelers and complete operations.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and using basic hand tools.
• Follow verbal and written directions and work under supervision.
• Provide assistance as a helper to trained operators.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the part before, during, and after processing.
• Operate machinery and instruments required for the job function; routine maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Able to locate and understand quality system documentation in Valence system.
• Follow Valence ROUTER procedures and correct input of routers; report issues.
• Process parts with minimal supervision while protecting parts from damage.

Skills

Follow verbal instructions

Follow written directions

Ability to read process travelers

Ability to use basic hand tools

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work under direct supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools (wrenches, clamps)

Fork truck training (where designated)

Job description

Essential Functions

• Inspection of the part before, during, and after processing
• Competently Operates all machinery and instruments necessary to safely perform the job function, including routine maintenance. Fork truck training for designated employees only.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Able to locate and understand relevant Quality system documentation in the Valence computer system.
• Understand, and perform steps defined in the Valence ROUTER, follow Valence procedures on correctly filling out routers, corrections of input mistakes and notification of superior for all other router related problems.
• Competently process parts with little or no supervision.
• Practice behavior which avoids damage to parts and protects the part from damage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read process traveler and fill out completed operations
• Ability to perform simple cleaning operations
• Ability to assist as a helper to trained operators
• Able to follow verbal and written direction.
• Able to use basic hand tools such as wrenches and clamps
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under direct supervision.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay

Compensation

• COMPENSATION RANGE: $20 to $25.00 Per Hour

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”.