Plating & Prefinish Operator

Record UK Ltd; Salem, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medeco Security Locks on-site in Salem, VA seeks a Plating and Pre-Finish Operator on 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) with potential overtime. You will operate the plating machine, manage chemical baths, and support the waste treatment process for high-security locks.

No experience required, but safety and detail focus are essential. From dispatch reports to quality checks, you’ll follow defined processes and coordinate with the team to keep plating operations efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read dispatch reports.
• Team-based environment; strong communication is key.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally with help.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plating machine and maintain chemical baths and cleaners.
• Assist with the waste treatment system.
• Rack and prepare parts for plating; strip and rework materials as needed.
• Perform clear coat, buffing, sanding, scouring, and related processes.
• Monitor titration tests and adjust processes; ensure plating quality.
• Keep paperwork organized and maintain 5S in the plating area.
• Participate in team meetings and adhere to company standards.

Skills

Reading dispatch reports

Teamwork

Safety focused

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Plating and Pre-Finish Operator Business Unit: Medeco Security Locks Location: Salem, VA (on-site) Department: Operations Shift: 1st (7:00pa – 3:30p) Job Class: Hourly/Non-Exempt Status: Full-Time Reports To: Plating Area Manager Pay Range: $17.80/hr - $23.86/hr (DOE)

Position Summary:

Join our team as a Plating Machine Operator on the 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) with potential overtime. You'll operate the metal plating machine and coordinate the waste treatment process, contributing to the manufacturing of high-security locks and supporting our mission to make the world a safer place. This is a technical position and while no experience is required, the successful applicant will be safety- focused and detail-oriented with the ability to closely follow a defined manufacturing process.

Essential Functions:

• Operate the metal plating machine and maintain all associated chemical baths and cleaners.
• Assist with the waste treatment system.
• Rack and prepare parts for plating.
• Strip and rework both brass and steel.
• Perform the clear coat process as well as all buffing, sanding, scouring, relieving, vibratory, and rolling processes.
• Review titration tests for the electroless nickel process and adjust accordingly.
• Monitor the quality of plating and take action when issues arise by notifying the supervisor or area engineer.
• Keep all paperwork organized with the product being processed.
• Maintain the 5S program for the plating area.
• Participate in team meetings to improve team performance, solve problems, and enhance safety.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand dispatch reports and access information on a computer.
• Able to move to various workstations and lift at 40 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Able to learn to operate equipment in Plating and Prefinish areas. Including but not limited to sanding, buffing and grinding equipment.
• Plating experience is not required but must be able to learn and become productive under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with other team members.

Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity (“EEO”) to all qualified persons.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.