Plating

Primetals Technologies, Ltd.; Benton Harbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a Plating technician. You will perform electroplating operations, maintain plating solutions, operate equipment, and assist in prep and post-treatment of parts.

Responsibilities include crane-assisted tank handling, routine maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures. A high school diploma and crane/forklift certification are required; driver’s license preferred. Experience and skills will determine pay rate and classification.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Crane/Forklift certification – in-house training provided.
• Driver’s license required.
• Experience and skills will determine pay rate and classification.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroplating operations including maintenance of solutions, tanks, pumps and related equipment.
• Work under direct supervision and assist in prep, masking and hangers installation.
• Pre-treat parts by removing grease, oil and residues with cleaning solutions.
• Plating parts and operating overhead crane to submerge parts into tanks.
• Unmask parts after plating and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Crane/Forklift Certification

Driver’s license

Tools

Hand Tools

Temperature Gauge

Safety Boots

Hard Hat

Safety Glasses

Gloves

Fall Protection

Face Shield

Respirator

Chemical Retardant Uniform

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

We are looking to hire for the position of Plating for our Benton Harbor, MI facility. Experience and skills will determine classification and pay rate.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all necessary tasks associated with electroplating operations including but not limited to the following: scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of plating solution, tanks, pumps, filters and other equipment associated with the process.
• Performance of work is under direct supervision.
• Preparation of parts: hand finishing, masking and installation of hangers and contacts.
• Pre-treatment of parts: removal of grease, oil, and residues utilizing chemical or cleaning solutions.
• Plating of parts: operating overhead crane to submerge part into plating tank.
• Unmask parts after removal from plating tank.
• Other work may be assigned at Management’s discretion.

Education/Experience/Certification Required:

• High School or Equivalent
• Experience and skills will determine pay rate and classification
• Crane/Forklift Certification – In-house training provided to obtain certification
• Driver’s license.

Tools/Equipment:

• Hand Tools; Temperature Gauge
• Safety Boots; Hard Hat; Safety Glasses; Gloves; Fall Protection; Face Shield; Respirator; Chemical Retardant Uniform

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits starting with first day of employment. If you want to learn more about Primetals Technologies, visit our website!

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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