Plating Operator Level 1

Precision Castparts; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AVK Industrial Products, a Precision Castparts Company, is seeking an entry-level Plating Operator Level 1 to support the plating department. You will learn to tend plating line tanks, perform cleaning of production parts, and follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are self-disciplined, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with 0–1 years of experience.
• GED or high school diploma preferred but not required.
• Ability to read/interpret instructions and measurements.
• Basic math and use of inspection tools are expected.
• Attention to detail and reliability are important.

Responsibilities

• Tend plating line tanks under supervision and direction.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Interpret work orders and quality specs.
• Operate crane system for dumping parts after waxing.
• Assist with waste treatment and filter press operations.
• Basicly add chemicals and move parts between baths.
• Document processes and traceability data as required.
• May operate forklift to move barrels of parts.

Skills

Read & write English

Basic shop math

Inspection tools

Intranet navigation

Read prints & dimensions

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Job description

Business Profile

AVK Industrial Products, a Precision Castparts Company, manufactures superior mechanical inserts, studs, compression limiters, installation tools and military standard bolts. AVK produces blind installed threaded fasteners for transportation and general industrial markets worldwide. We use state of the art high-speed cold forming equipment to produce blind installed threaded inserts and studs. We feature product lines of both unified (INCH) and metric fasteners along with numerous special designs that meet customer application requirements. All aspects of our business are controlled and certified to the exacting requirements of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015 international standards. Housed in an 80,000 square-foot facility in the Valencia Industrial Center, AVK has been manufacturing high quality products for over 35 years.

Position Summary

Level One: Selected candidates for Plating Operator Level 1 (entry level) position will learn tasks that support the Plating department. Under supervision and specific direction, tends plating line tanks which are used to coat fastener parts with various finishes per customer request. A Level 1 Plating Operator will be expected to perform a variety of support functions which include but are not limited to cleaning of production parts. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspection to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Correctly interpret work orders
• Lift up to 35lbs
• Operate crane system for the dumping of parts after waxing operation
• Support the waste treatment area by loading and operating the filter press.
• Makes basic chemical additions.
• Places containers of work pieces in tank of solutions for specified time.
• Dips articles in successive baths to neutralize oxidation.
• Operates parts loading and unloading system.
• Meet area/product specific production standards
• Complete process and operation documentation (Traceability, etc.)
• Work in a team environment, i.e., follow instructions and assist others as needed.
• May drive forklift to move parts barrels
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills

• The ability to read and write English.
• The ability to perform basic shop math, fractions, decimals
• The ability to use basic inspection tools such micrometers
• The ability to navigate intranet to locate process documents - basic computer skills
• The ability to read and interpret work instructions and basic prints and dimensions

Experience & Education

• Typically 0-1 Years of Experience
• GED or High school diploma preferred but not required.