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PLATER II-A SHIFT

SUMMARY:

The Plater II is a skilled position responsible for performing a wide range of plating and metal processing functions, including cadmium, nickel, anodizing, passivation, copper stripping, and other surface treatments. This role requires limited supervision and includes responsibilities such as troubleshooting, equipment monitoring, and mentoring less experienced operators. The Plater II contributes to production efficiency and product quality in line with aerospace industry standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Plating & Processing

• Processing to be ran are the following: Abrasive cleaning & Glass beading, Titanium Descaling (Hot Salt), Part Washing using Modified Alcohol, Aluminum Anodize Sorting, Copper strip, Strip Phosphate, Passivation, Electroplating (Cadmium & Nickel), Aluminum Anodizing, Titanium Anodizing, Chemical Conversion (Chromate), Phosphate-Fluoride, X-Ray thickness.
• Perform various plating and cleaning processes including cadmium, nickel, anodizing, passivation, copper strip, grit blast, aqueous wash, and hot salt.
• Operate plating equipment such as spin dryers, hoists, bake ovens, and sandblasters.
• Handle chemical processing of parts per customer and internal specifications.
• Monitor plating tanks and safely transfer chemicals using pumps when necessary.
• Support waste reduction efforts and promote sustainability.
• Participate in and support HSE programs, goals, and required training.
• Report safety concerns and nonconformance immediately.
• Mentor and train other employees as directed.

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Inspect and monitor equipment daily, report malfunctions to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Ensure all tools and machines are operated safely and maintained in good working condition.

• Quality & Compliance

• Follow blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers to ensure product quality.
• Meet all internal and customer plating specifications and standards.
• Identify and escalate any nonconformance issues or deviations in process.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and plating specifications

Safety/ Compliance:

• Adheres and implements all company HSE policies, procedures, and practices.

• All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.

• All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.

• All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.

• Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.

• Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste.

Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures.

• Technical Skills – Technical skills in Quality Assurance and manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and inspection equipment; Good understanding of Geometric tolerance per ANSI Y145; Proficient in the use of Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, ring gages, pin gages, go and no-go pin gages, optical comparator and microscopes; Reads and understands blueprints

• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

This position does not supervisory duties.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education and/or Experience    

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or metal processing preferred
• Experience in aerospace plating or familiarity with NADCAP standards is a plus.

Safety Compliance Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must maintain either no facial hair a NIOSH Approved Beard as pursuit to Cal/OSHA California Code or Regulations, Title 8, Section 5144(g)(1)(A) and pass an annual respirator fit test.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software; Database systems

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend correspondence and basic technical procedures.  Demonstrated ability to read code/machine language, write basic reports and instructions to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills                                                                                                                                   

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and standard units of measurements.

Reasoning Ability                                                                                                                                   

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and follow instructions in written and basic diagram formats.  Demonstrated application and execution of different problem solving techniques while prioritizing workload, tasks and functions to internal &/or external situations.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIROMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to speak or listen and requires eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand and arm movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Safety and Environmental 

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

• Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture
• Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:
  • Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
  • Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
  • Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
• Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

1. Pay: $22.98-27.95/hr
2. Position is for our A Shift
1. A-Shift:  Monday-Thursday, 4:30am-3:00pm
3. LISI offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K Plans
4. Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Time