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Full-time
high school
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The VDM Operator is responsible for preparing parts for plating through vapor degreasing and visually inspecting them to ensure quality standards. They must also maintain equipment, monitor chemical levels, and record production data accurately.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience or training. The role requires the ability to perform physically intensive tasks and follow strict safety and operational procedures.
Full job description
Job Title:VDM Operator
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job is to prepare parts for plating operations by processing them through the vapor degreasing operation.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare parts for plating through vapor degreasing
Visuallyinspect parts after washing to ensure they are meeting cosmetic requirements for plating.
Set up machine and monitor chemistry levels and temperatures.
Cleans and maintains area and equipment.
Records production data on specified forms.
Performs secondary assembly, hand cleaning, or other required steps.
Follow established safety procedures and work instructions.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Could potentially encounter hazardous chemicals.
Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
Reports to: Production Supervisor/General Manager
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 Equivalent. One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communication Skills:
Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language to communicate well with our vendors, internal suppliers and interpret invoices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Other Skills:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
Ability to operate a 10-key calculator.
Problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer Data Entry
Physical Requirements:
Job Category A – High Labor Intensive Category
Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category A.
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
X
Walking
X
Stooping
X
Bending
X
Sitting
X
Typing
X
Balancing
X
Reaching
X
Continuous Standing
X
Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)
X
Carrying < 50lbs
X
Lifting < 100lbs.
X
Twisting
X
Turning
X
Pinching
X
Gripping
X
Vibration (including but not limited to)
X
·Hand Tools
·Polishing Lathes
·Equipment Usage
·Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment
Squatting
X
Pushing < 100lbs.
X
Pulling < 100lbs.
X
Static Work
X
Pulling
X
Working at Waist-Shoulder Level
X
Working Above Shoulder Level
X
Working In High Far (Reach) Position
X
Working Below Shoulder Level
X
TRAINING: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.
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A manufacturing company with metal finishing at its core. The company specializes in complex metal finishing services as well as supply chain management. Industries served to include automotive, power sports, agriculture, and industrial. Recently the company has introduced its own product line of exhaust stacks for heavy-duty trucks.
Learn more about our career opportunities and what it's like to work at one of Fortune's best 25-medium sized companies to work for in America:
https://www.lincolnindustries.com/careers
Offices: 600 West E Street, Lincoln, NE 68522, US · 67 5th St NE, Pine Island, Minnesota 55963, US · 2790 S 167th St, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151, US
Finishing Intensive Products and ServicesHeat ManagementPerformance CoatingsEngineeringPlatingSupply Chain ManagementTube FabricationQualityand Metal FinishingLogistics
A manufacturing company with metal finishing at its core. The company specializes in complex metal finishing services as well as supply chain management. Industries served to include automotive, power sports, agriculture, and industrial. Recently the company has introduced its own product line of exhaust stacks for heavy-duty trucks.
Learn more about our career opportunities and what it's like to work at one of Fortune's best 25-medium sized companies to work for in America:
https://www.lincolnindustries.com/careers
Offices: 600 West E Street, Lincoln, NE 68522, US · 67 5th St NE, Pine Island, Minnesota 55963, US · 2790 S 167th St, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151, US
Finishing Intensive Products and ServicesHeat ManagementPerformance CoatingsEngineeringPlatingSupply Chain ManagementTube FabricationQualityand Metal FinishingLogistics