Plater - 1st Shift (C)

Valence Surface Technologies; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a hands-on operator in West Springfield, MA to support aerospace finishing operations. You will inspect parts before, during, and after processing, operate necessary machinery, and keep a clean, safe work area.

Ideal candidates will read process travelers, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow written and verbal directions. This ITAR-regulated role offers medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) with match.

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect the part before, during, and after processing
• Competently Operates all machinery and instruments necessary to safely perform the job function
• 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
• Competently process parts with little or no supervision
• Practice behavior which avoids damage to parts and protects the part from damage

Skills

Read process traveler

Follow verbal and written directions

Use basic hand tools

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Router system

Fork truck training

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Our Mission

Is to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.

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 RANGE: $20 to $22.00 Per Hour

This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.