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Set-Up Technician and Tool Crib Attendant

Pay

$25.00 per hour

The Opportunity

Precious Plate is creating a new position – Setup Technician / Tool Crib Attendant – and is seeking an experienced line operator to fill the role. The position would report to the Tool Crib Supervisor, with a standard work schedule of M-F, 7am- 3pm. Overtime may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assembling tooling and paperwork required for plating line changeover in advance, which would include things like:
    • Masking belts
    • Stripe tools
    • Face plates
    • Spot tools
    • Contacts
    • Traveler and associated check sheets
    • Any other items needed for a changeover that can be prepared in advance
  • Preparing changeover planners
  • Assisting with changeovers when available
  • Inspection and organized storage of tooling and equipment removed during changeovers
  • Preparing for PM cycles
    • Assembling replacement parts
    • Locating and staging empty drums
  • Assisting with PM efforts when available
  • Frequent interaction with Production Manager, Production Foremen, Operators, Engineering, and others
  • Maintaining a tour-ready workstation
  • Stripping / wire wheeling of brush contacts to prepare them for re-brushing
  • Repair activities to include plumbing, drilling, tapping, assembly work, and installing inserts & taping of faceplates
  • Operate bench grinders, wire wheel, drills, sanders, and other various hand tools
  • Organize, store and inventory all plating equipment & interleaf paper Continuously supports plant-wide housekeeping initiatives
  • Maintains a “tour ready” tool crib at all times.
  • Supports company goals
  • Participating on 5S teams to help implement and sustain 5S initiatives throughout the facility
  • Participate in 5S audits and report findings
  • Collect information about occurring non-conformities and hazards in areas and assist with identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Perform daily responsibilities in support of 5S: Sort / Straighten / Sweep / Standardize / Sustain
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Production Operator preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and perform cooperatively with others
  • Ability to hear, see, occasionally bend, stoop and kneel, stand for 8 to 12 hours per day, and push, pull or lift up to 50lbs as needed to perform essential job functions
  • Manual dexterity needed to perform some job functions

Working Conditions

  • Environment may be high temperatures depending on ambient outside temperature
  • Safety glasses, steel or composite toe boots required
  • Other PPE may be required and will be supplied by the company
  • Could be exposed to background noise, odors, or dust

Who We Are

Since 1973, Precious Plate has provided exceptional, selective electroplating services by continually adapting and improving electroplating equipment and processes to the specific needs of a wide variety of manufacturers. We are ISO certified specific to certain quality management and environmental standards. By joining our team, we will empower you to do great work and can provide excellent opportunities for growth in your career with us. Precious Plate, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Our total rewards benefit offering includes, but is not limited to, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package covering 90% of medical premiums, promotion opportunities, performance bonuses, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, safety shoe/glasses allowance, and company provided uniforms.

Job Type

Full-time

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Niagara Falls,
New York
14304
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2124 Liberty Drive
Niagara Falls,
New York
14304
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