PLATING OPERATOR I

OVERVIEW

The plating operator is responsible for operating the plating line after the line is set up by the Plating Technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands packaging, reel count, reeling direction, traceability, and labelling requirements.  Ensures the parts being plated are packaged, counted, and labelled correctly.
• Understands the splicing requirements of each part.  Can successfully splice product going into the plating line, and successfully splice the product going onto the finished reels.
• Understands the safe handling of product and chemicals used in plating.  Reports unsafe conditions to the Plating Technician.
• Can identify common plating quality issues and makes sure that product being produced meets all visual and Quality Inspection Plan requirements.
• Submits quality samples to inspection as required on the Quality Inspection Plan.  If a quality requirement is not met, stops the process until the Plating Technician can correct the set up.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in a chemically intensive environment.
• Able to work in an environment with extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Able to walk and stand continuously.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment including long sleeve shirts and long pants of chemically resistant material, gloves, and eye protection.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree is preferred or at least high school graduate.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing company as Production/ Machine Operator.