PLATING OPERATOR - 2nd Shift (13884)

Somic America; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Somic America in Wytheville, VA is seeking a Plating Operator for our second shift to operate and monitor an automated plating line. You will load parts, monitor the line, and help ensure quality while working with a team in a hot environment. Training and coaching will be provided by team leaders and supervisors.

The role emphasizes fast pace, teamwork, and compliance with safety and quality procedures, with a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based plating environment.
• Willingness to learn and take coaching from leadership.

Responsibilities

• Removes material from boxes and places on conveyor or in fixture.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications.
• Adjusts machine and clears jams per procedure.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Reviews setup sheet for procedure and dimensions.
• Attaches fixture and positions workpiece per setup instructions.
• Loads and changes tools as required during machining.
• Operates controls to index tools and start machines.
• Completes routine line maintenance as assigned.
• Ensures pokayoke devices are operational.
• Maintains a safe work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality checks

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

NC machine

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Virginia - Wytheville, VA 24382, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.25 - $21.25 Hourly, Job Shift: 2nd shift (3pm - 11pm)

SUMMARY

The Plating department is where our parts go through an automated line and get dipped into various chemical & Acid baths to provide them with protection against rust & corrosion. The Plating Operator has a very fast-paced manual process of loading parts onto pegs & racks, and then off-loading the parts once the process is finished. It is a very team-based department where the operators work together to keep the line running; they will also do periodic quality-cycle checks. The operators do not come into direct contact with the chemicals, but the chemical smell and fumes are more prominent there than other areas of the plant. Candidates for this role must work well in a team atmosphere, and be able to work at a fast-pace in hot temperatures; they must also be willing & ready to learn, as well as be accepting of coaching & advice from their Team Leader & supervisor.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Submit suggestions for improvements.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand eight (8) or more hours a day; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, requires 20/40 near vision, can be with correction; distance vision, requires 20/40 far vision, can be with correction; color vision, requires both red/green, blue/violet and silver/gold discrimination; depth perception, accurate depth perception required; peripheral vision; minimum 160 degrees; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.