Production Trainee - 2nd shift

Anoplate Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match

Catered lunches

Paid holidays and vacation

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A metal finishing solutions provider in Syracuse, NY is seeking Production Trainees to support Platers and maximize tank output. The role involves unpacking, inspecting, and preparing parts, while learning the art of metal finishing. Candidates should have basic math skills, a high school diploma, and the capacity to work safely and efficiently. This position includes comprehensive medical benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth within a family-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Previous experience in chemical handling/storage/production preferred.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background screening required.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to prepare simple written reports.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely using personal protective equipment.
• Complete training modules and demonstrate proficiency.
• Follow prescribed methods and clean processes.
• Inspect parts for quality defects and interpret blueprints.
• Follow methods to ensure all specs are met.
• Use equipment to inspect quality and identify defects.
• Prepare and process parts per traveler instructions.
• Interpret diagrams or blueprints as written.
• Initiate Production Improvement Form if discrepancies found.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to comprehend instructions

Ability to give instructions

Effective interaction with co-workers

Ability to prepare reports

HS diploma or GED

US work authorization

Drug test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

2nd Shift: 2:15pm-10:45pm Monday - Friday

Anoplate is seeking Production Trainees to support Platers in maximizing tank output with limited waste in a safe, environmentally conscious, quality driven environment. Production Assistants unpack, inspect, and prepare/rack parts for production. Production Trainees play roles in the cycling of parts from tank to tank and perform other duties such as drying, inspecting, transporting and packing parts. Production Trainees learn the art and science of metal finishing while working side by side with subject matter experts. Platers progress through levels of different finishes learning the chemical and electrical make‑up in the process of plating parts.

In This Role You Will:

• Consistently work in a safe manner utilizing personal protective equipment and trained procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of co‑workers.
• Successfully completes training modules and demonstrates proficiency in assigned duties.
• Keeps accurate account of own time within system provided.
• Retrieves and follows shop travelers.
• Follows prescribed methods and order for completing tasks to ensure all specs are met.
• Utilizes equipment to inspect and identify quality defects.
• Cleans, plugs, blasts, masks, paints, processes, packs parts per traveler instructions.
• Accurately interprets diagram information or blueprints and carries out instructions as written.
• Initiates Production Improvement Form (PIF) upon discovering a discrepancy on a traveler.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Your knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to comprehend both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to give simple verbal and written instructions to others
• Ability to interact effectively with co‑workers
• Ability to prepare simple written reports
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Previous experience in chemical handling/storage, manufacturing production, or general machinery operation preferred
• Pre‑employment drug testing and background screening required

About Us:

For over 50 years, Anoplate has provided metal finishing solutions in the aerospace, medical, military and high‑end plating industries. This has been accomplished by a dedicated, well trained and talented workforce. At Anoplate our values drive our decisions. Anoplate is privately owned and operated and has a family friendly culture with many learning and growth opportunities.

Work-life, Culture & Perks:

Our core belief is to fulfill the needs of our employees in order to meet the needs of our customers. Anoplate relies on the personal success of our employees, we offer competitive pay with performance and skills acquisition‑based increases and more!

• Well‑Being: Comprehensive Medical benefits with zero premium cost dental coverage, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Enhanced Long and Short‑Term Disability, Complimentary Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Annual Work Boot reimbursement, Uniforms provided at no cost for production line employees & 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Home & Family: Work Life Balance- Shifts are Monday through Friday with the option for overtime on Saturday as needed, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation & NY State Paid Sick Leave, My Better Benefits Savings Membership (Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, travel & more!)
• Work Life: Catered lunches, family holiday events, employee appreciation activities, community culture & amazing co‑workers
• Growth & Training: On the job training, skills development & opportunities to climb the career ladder

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Anoplate considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum/refugee status) and Anoplate reserves the right to require documentation to support these regulations prior to your hire date.

Anoplate appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. Anoplate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)