Plating & Prefinish Operator

Title:                               Plating and Pre-Finish Operator

Business Unit:                Medeco Security Locks

Location:                        Salem, VA (on-site)

Department:                   Operations

Shift:                              1st  (7:00pa – 3:30p)

Job Class:                      Hourly/Non-Exempt

Status:                            Full-Time

Reports To:                     Plating Area Manager

Pay Range:                    $17.80/hr - $23.86/hr (DOE)

Position Summary: 

Join our team as a Plating Machine Operator on the 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) with potential overtime. You'll operate the metal plating machine and coordinate the waste treatment process, contributing to the manufacturing of high-security locks and supporting our mission to make the world a safer place. This is a technical position and while no experience is required, the successful applicant will be safety- focused and detail-oriented with the ability to closely follow a defined manufacturing process.

Essential Functions:

• Operate the metal plating machine and maintain all associated chemical baths and cleaners.
• Assist with the waste treatment system.
• Rack and prepare parts for plating.
• Strip and rework both brass and steel.
• Perform the clear coat process as well as all buffing, sanding, scouring, relieving, vibratory, and rolling processes.
• Review titration tests for the electroless nickel process and adjust accordingly.
• Monitor the quality of plating and take action when issues arise by notifying the supervisor or area engineer.
• Keep all paperwork organized with the product being processed
• Maintain the 5S program for the plating area.
• Participate in team meetings to improve team performance, solve problems, and enhance safety.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills. Must be able to read and understand dispatch reports and access information on a computer.
• Able to move to various workstations and lift at 40 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Able to learn to operate equipment in Plating and Prefinish areas.  Including but not limited to sanding, buffing and grinding equipment.
• Plating experience is not required but must be able to learn and become productive under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with other team members. 

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity (“EEO”) to all qualified persons.