Metal Stripping Technician (2nd shift)

Master Finish Co; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Finish Company, Inc. is seeking a Strip Room Operator for the 2nd shift in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports plating processes by maintaining rack systems, preparing racks, and assisting with stripping operations in a safe, compliant environment.

You will follow ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS guidelines, perform equipment and materials handling, lift up to 70 lbs, and work 80% standing, with attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for data entry and monitoring equipment.
• Clear communication with plating production teams.
• Basic math for measurement and calculations.
• Close-toed footwear required in production areas.
• Plant temperature can be humid and hot; stay hydrated.
• Follow safety guidelines around machinery and processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies for the role.
• Maintain strip room, tanks, equipment, and stripping solution.
• Schedule and perform stripping of racks as required.
• Understand chemicals and their uses in stripping processes.
• Coordinate with plating departments on rack-related issues and repairs.
• Operate job-specific equipment as directed.
• Move racks between storage, shipping, and active areas.
• Perform Lock-out, Tag-out on necessary equipment.
• May stand, twist, or bend for 80%+ of the shift; lift up to 70 lbs.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Good Communication Skills

Basic math Skills

Close-toed shoes

Humidity awareness

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Position:Strip Room Operator (2nd shift)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:109

# of Openings:1

This position is expected to assist in the continual improvement and strengthening of the Master Finish Company plating processes by:

• Maintaining clean (“metal free build-up”) rack system and properly adjusting plating racks for plating production departments

Essential Job Functions:

• Understand and implement the ISO 14001 EMS and 9001 QMS policies as they pertain to the position, and perform internal audits of those policies and procedures
• Maintain rack strip room, tanks, equipment, and stripping solution
• Schedule and perform stripping of racks required
• Understand chemicals and their uses in the stripping process
• Communicate with plating production departments in all rack related issues as cleaning, adjusting, and advising when outside repairs are required
• Operate job specific equipment
• Move racks from active/in-active status as required (indoor storage / outdoor storage / shipping / etc.)
• Perform Lock-out, Tag-out on necessary equipment
• (May) require standing, twisting or bending for 80% or more of the shift
• (May) require lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs
• Fulfill all other duties as requested by Supervisor

Job Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Basic math Skills
• Close-toed shoes are required when working in and around production areas.
• Temperature of manufacturing plant can become humid and hot
• Follow general safety guidelines and procedures when working with and around machinery

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Safety and Security:

A worker shall:

• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Safety & Health Act and the regulations.
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker.
• To ensure that no unauthorized people enter the company facilities. Verify that all doors are locked and lights, equipment, etc. are turned off when required.
• Ensure that the building is a clean and safe workplace at all times.

No worker shall:

• Remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by his or her employer, without providing an adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately.
• Use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker.
• Engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.

Master Finish Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all Federal, State, and local law requirements prohibiting discriminatory practices, policies, and customs.