Plating Line Operator — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Somic America Inc.; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Somic America Inc. in Wytheville, VA is seeking a Plating Operator to load parts onto pegs and racks, then unload after processing. The role emphasizes teamwork and speed, with coaching from a Team Leader and supervisor.

The plating area involves exposure to chemical smells and hot temperatures, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The operator will participate in a fast-paced manufacturing line, perform setup and inspection tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Feeds or removes material from machines. Sets up and operates numerical control machine to machine or assemble components to specifications by performing the following duties. Satisfy SA’s Quality goals and objectives in completion of activities or duties (reference SA Quality Manual and Quality Policy). Performs assigned role in the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with W010902.
• Removes material from boxes and places on conveyor or in fixture. Fills hoppers with material as required.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications.
• Adjusts machine, clears jams according to procedure when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Notifies Team Leader or Supervisor of discrepancies.
• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence and dimensions of finished component.
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures workpiece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Assembles cutting tools in toolholders and positions toolholders in machine spindles as specified or inserts cutting tools in specified machine magazines.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Changes cutting tools and location of workpiece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Completes line PM’s (planned maintenance) as assigned.
• Confirms that all pokayoke devices are operational.
• Maintain and provide a safe work area and work in a safe manner.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Somic America Inc. in Wytheville, VA is seeking a Plating Operator to load parts onto pegs and racks, then unload after processing. The role emphasizes teamwork and speed, with coaching from a Team Leader and supervisor.

The plating area involves exposure to chemical smells and hot temperatures, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The operator will participate in a fast-paced manufacturing line, perform setup and inspection tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement through