Job Description

General Description : Reporting to the President and following the production schedule and shop orders, the Plater runs the plating line, managing placement of racks in tanks to optimize production, ensuring parts are loaded and unloaded to maximize production. Reports to: President & General Manager Responsibilities: \xc2\xb7 Read and understand various complex drawings, sketches, manufacturing processes, specifications and other written instructions \xc2\xb7 Prepare the parts by cleaning and degreasing the designated surfaces using appropriate tools to eliminate all contaminants \xc2\xb7 Analyze and improvise masking techniques such as wax, adhesive or lead tape, rubber or other fixtures as required \xc2\xb7 Immerse the parts in tanks. Set and adjust the rheostat and other controls to apply the quantity of current and the immersion time based on the solution strength, type of metal, number of parts and the surfaces to be plated in order to maintain established standards \xc2\xb7 Load and unload parts onto shelves, hooks or special fixing jigs \xc2\xb7 Apply surface treatments such as Silver, Nickel and Chem Film in order to prevent the oxidation of various alloy parts. Perform simple deburring tasks to remove excess plating using tools such as sandpaper, abrasive gum and high-speed lathe. Operate peening and sanding machines \xc2\xb7 Perform dimensional and visual inspections of parts during the process as specified or required, using various types of precision measuring gauges and jigs, and update the appropriate parameter logs in order to establish efficient operations using statistical process control \xc2\xb7 Perform plating and maintenance. Use a small oven to heat parts in order to eliminate residual stress, remove surplus hydrogen or avoid weakening \xc2\xb7 Prepare or help in preparing chemical solutions, the taking of samples and the draining of basins, as required \xc2\xb7 Adjust and operate robotic equipment. Select the right programs to strip or clean the various coatings used on the parts. Potentially make changes to certain parameters such as pressure, distance and robot movements and/or positioning \xc2\xb7 Potentially operate several pieces of equipment simultaneously and in close proximity \xc2\xb7 Participate in continuous improvement activities \xc2\xb7 Other duties as required. Minimum Educational Qualifications: High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus a minimum of three years related experience. Experience: Three to five years experience plating in a manufacturing environment. Special Training/Skills: \xc2\xb7 Previous on the job training consisting of cleaning, racking, etching and metal finishing process specifications. \xc2\xb7 Knowledge of safety issues and environmental laws when handling chemicals. \xc2\xb7 Ability to read and understand work orders, and sign off when process steps are completed. \xc2\xb7 Previous experience in metal finishing is preferred. Minimum Previous Experience: Three to five years. Minimum Additional Training: Will be provided onsite as required Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week Salary: $17.00-$21.00 per hour Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location