What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electroplater position at Lincoln Industries?
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job is to process parts according to customer specifications and production efficiencies by performing the following duties.
WAGE TYPE: Hourly
FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Reads traveler to determine the optimum process for the designated part to be plated. Follows the traveler process specifications step by step.
- Sets up and controls plating equipment to coat metal object electrolytic ally or chemically with chromium, copper, cadmium, nickel, zinc, or other metal to provide protective, decorative or engineering surfaces.
- Monitors process control of all plating and cleaning baths to ensure process in within predetermined parameters.
- Follows established safety procedures and work instructions.
- Measures, marks and masks areas exclude from plating per traveler.
- Operates manual hoist or automatic hoist system for submerging the parts in plating or cleaning baths. This may also be performed by hand.
- Racks parts by hand onto racks using racking work instructions.
- Plates parts using motor driven barrel system.
- May operate electroplating equipment with reverse polarity, known as platting stripper.
- May work with substances defined as hazardous waste, such as chrome sludge.
- Could potentially handle hazardous waste in containerizing, transporting, testing, or other assigned duties.
- Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
- Reports to: Team Leader
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.
Education and/or Experience:
Expected: Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.
Communication Skills:
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
- Must be able to read work instructions and travelers in order to follow proper procedures.
- Must be able to read safety warnings and chemical labels.
- Must be able to communicate verbally with others.
Physical Requirements:
Job Category B – Medium Labor Intensive Category | ||||
Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B. | ||||
| Rarely 0-25% of work activity | Occasionally 26 -50% of work activity | Frequently 51 -75% of work activity | Constant 76 - 100% of work activity |
Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions |
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X |
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Personal Protective Equipment Required |
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X |
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Frequent Indoor Work |
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Outdoor Work | X |
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Machine Interfacing |
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Computer Interfacing |
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Hot Weather |
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Cold Weather |
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High Humidity Indexes |
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Electrical Hazards | X |
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Dirty |
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Dusty |
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Steam | X |
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Fumes-Vapor | X |
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Noisy |
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Chemical Exposure |
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Toxic Chemicals |
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| X |
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Fire Hazards |
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| X |
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Potential Confined Work Space | X |
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Awkward or Minimized Work Space |
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Walking |
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Stooping |
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Bending |
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Balancing |
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Reaching |
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Continuous Standing |
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Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.) |
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Carrying < 50lbs |
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Lifting < 75lbs. |
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Twisting |
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Turning |
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Pinching |
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Gripping |
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Vibration (including but not limited to) |
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X |
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· Hand Tools | ||||
· Polishing Lathes | ||||
· Equipment Usage | ||||
· Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment | ||||
Squatting |
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Pushing < 75lbs. |
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Pulling < 75lbs. |
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Static Work |
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Pulling |
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Working Above Shoulder Level |
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Working In High Far (Reach) Position |
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Working Below Shoulder Level |
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Other Skills:
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role