Solution Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (Tues-Sat)

SUMMARY:

Provide preventive maintenance for the plating lines.

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 electronically 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 plating stripper.
• May work with substances defined as hazardous waste, such as chrome sludge.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Could potentially come in contact and/or handle hazardous chemicals/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: Area 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: High School Diploma or GED.  One year of related process experience.

Proven experience and demonstration of the following:

• Problem solving
• In depth technical knowledge of the line(s)
• Initiative
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary.

Other Skills:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements:

Job Category B – Medium Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

0-25%  of work activity

26 -50% of work activity

51 -75% of work activity

76 - 100% of work activity

Regular Exposure To Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined Work Space

X

Awkward or Minimized Work Space