Plater - 2nd shift

Valence Surface Technologies; Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

401(K)-3% Match

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Blairsville, PA is seeking an entry-level production/quality associate to support aerospace finishing operations. You will inspect parts before, during, and after processing, and operate all required machinery with supervision.

The role requires reading process travelers, following documented procedures, and handling basic hand tools, with lifting up to 50 lbs. Valence offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, holiday pay, and a safe ITAR‑regulated work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read process travelers and document completed operations.
• Ability to perform simple cleaning operations.
• Able to assist as a helper to trained operators.
• Able to follow verbal and written directions.
• 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 parts before, during, and after processing.
• Operate machinery and instruments needed to perform the job, including forklift training for designated employees.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Locate and understand relevant quality system documentation in the Valence computer system.
• Understand and follow steps defined in the Valence ROUTER and follow procedures for filling out routers and reporting issues.
• Process parts with little or no supervision.
• Avoid damage to parts and protect them from damage.

Skills

HS Diploma or GED

Read process traveler

Cleaning operations

Helper to trained operators

Follow directions

Use basic hand tools

Lift up to 50 lbs

Work under supervision

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

• COMPENSATION RANGE: $18 to $21.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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