Plating Line Operator

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
This is an immediate Permanent opportunity based in Wolverhampton doing DAYS within a manufacturing company plating high spec brass components. Working on Brass, Chrome and Nickel to a higher than industry standard in quality.
Salary: £28,496 based on days - split afternoon shift is £29,900
Hours: Days 5.30am to 2pm and 1.30 to 10pm rotating shift - 40 hours per week Mon to Fri
NIGHTS ALSO AVAILABLE working 9.30pm to 6.30am Mon to Fri
What you will be responsible for
• Responsible for running a chrome / nickel line
. Jigging / un-jigging and load/unload plant as required.
• Operate plating or coating machines to coat metal products to protect surfaces within specified times. They have 4 plating lines offering 8 different finishes
• Replacing worn parts and adjusting equipment components, using hand tools.
• Performing equipment maintenance, such as cleaning tanks and lubricating moving parts of conveyors.
• Inspecting coated or plated areas for defects - air bubbles or uneven coverage.
• Maintaining quality standards
• Identify record and pack components as required.
• Organise product for processing to ensure timely processing of trays and effective utilisation of plant.
• Recognise and report variations on process parameters.
• Make and record process additions and process maintenance as required.
• Undertake all work in accordance with work instruction sheets and standard process procedures and operations.
• Complete production and technical records as required.
• Conduct regular plant process and procedure audits / inspections.
• Recognise, rectify, or report any trends in rejects and other quality issues.
• Carry out the planned maintenance as and when required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, make suggestions for change
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and good housekeeping standards.
What you will already have
• Experience of working in a fast-paced plating department, ideally working with Chrome and Nickel surface finishes. Other finishes will be considered.
• Electroplating / Metal plating experience
• Experience of powder coating copper would be considered
• Knowledge of plating plant maintenance.
Company Overview:
Our client is a stable, long standing company offering luxury household components. Offering long term employment for the right applicant. Due to significant investment they are experiencing huge growth. With a passion for their people and a family feel the company ethos is one of care for their staff and an exemplary health and safety culture is paramount.
Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Standard Pension Contributions
• Annual Incentive Bonus up to 2% - based on overall company profit
• Death in Service benefit
• Free on-site parking
• Health & Wellbeing Program to include Healthcare plan
• Employee Assist Program
• Cash Back Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• High 5 Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Online Retail Discount Scheme
• Refer a Friend Program
• Regular complimentary coffee / tea breaks and canteen area