ZINC 4 OPERATOR (11072)

J&m Plating; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

J & M Plating Inc in Rockford, IL is seeking a ZINC 4 OPERATOR for a full-time night shift (12-hour nights, Sun–Wed). The role involves operating the Zinc 4 line to meet customer specifications and performing quality checks using X-Ray inspection.

Responsibilities include starting and stopping the line correctly, calculating load weights, and maintaining equipment. A High School diploma and basic English are required; forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• English language skills preferred for reading and writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for load calculations.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders from supervisor at start of shift.
• Visually inspect line and barrels for wear and tear.
• Start up and shut down Zinc line properly and in sequence.
• Select proper Zinc program based on customer specifications.
• Determine load weights for each barrel using calculator.
• Ensure machines are loaded and operating properly.
• Inspect parts using X-Ray technology for coating quality.
• Operate forklift as needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Meeting deadlines

Monitoring operations

Analytical reasoning

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

ZINC 4 OPERATOR (11072)

J & M Plating Inc - Rockford, IL 61109

Overview

Salary Range $16.97 - $17.22 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift 12-hours nights - Sunday to Wednesday

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Negligible

Category Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary

Operate the Zinc 4 line efficiently and produce product within customer specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review work orders from supervisor for start of shift
• Visually inspect line and barrels for signs of wear and tear of low volume
• Starts up and shuts down Zinc line properly and in sequence.
• Select proper Zinc program based on customer specifications '
• Determine weight loads for each barrel based on part size and overall customer order using calculator for basic multiplication and division functions
• Ensure machines are loaded and operating properly
• After program runs, inspect parts using X-Ray technology to ensure proper zinc coating
• Operate Forklift

The employer may require an employee to perform other duties as assigned on a temporary and infrequent basis.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and work on a computer
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Actively listen to instructions, understand them, and ask questions
• Meets commitments and assigned due dates.
• Monitors operations to ensure processing is working properly.
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify improvement opportunities and alternative

Education and Experiences

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or up to one month of related experience
• Speak, read, and write English preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to calculate correct weight for each load.
• Fork lift license
• High attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to create and maintain cooperative, team building relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.