Parts Polisher                                                  

Family owned Hammon Plating has been in business since 1969. As a leader in the cleaning and plating industry, we have set the standard with premium processes and procedures to support semi-conductor, biotech, solar and a variety of other industries. Currently, we are looking to expand and grow our organization by adding to our well-seasoned staff of experts. Since most of our employees have been with us for over thirty years, we are open to training the right people for various positions. If you like the idea of growing your strong work ethic and solid work experience into a career that lasts, we highly encourage you to apply today!

Location:         Palo Alto, CA                           Schedule:        Full-time, M-F

Position Summary

This position is responsible for taking possession of processed parts and polishing and preparing the parts for final staging, preparation, and delivery to the customer. This person will utilize specific tools and cleaning chemicals necessary to polish parts, while examining the parts to identify any defects or flaws comparing them against a pattern. While polishing, this person may do one or any of the following tasks for inspection—visually inspect, measure, and clean parts for approval, disapproval, or further processing, depending on thorough inspection. This person must be able to adequately communicate their findings to Plating Technicians and/or the Quality Engineer, asking questions, when necessary. This position may require the general use of hand tools, cleaning agents, and measuring instruments.

Job Description

• Work, manage and handle chemicals in safe and responsible manner
• Ability to work with hands and chemicals for extended period
• Be mechanically inclined
• Mix chemicals accurately, with direction
• Monitor quality objectives of assigned tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Stand for long periods of time
• Adhere to all ISO safety procedures and protocols
• Monitor, inspect, and take ownership of parts once they are received into polishing and inspection area
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the overall inspection area
• Visually inspect parts per specific job requirements
• Must have a high attention to detail
• Read gauges and micrometers
• Follow established safety rules and regulations

Requirements

• Work well under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Must be reliable and responsible
• Good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Working with valuable materials, candidate must submit to, and pass background check
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Clear Communication Skills – Comprehend and verbally express results and conclusions
• Critical Evaluation and thinking

Physical Requirements

• Shop experience a plus
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, twist and maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Complete repetitive movements with hands, arms, wrists, shoulders, as necessary
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Lift, move, or transport items up to 30 pounds without assistance or injury
• Specific visual abilities to examine parts
• Wear protective clothing
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances

Employee Benefits

• Management training opportunities
• Generous employee compensation & benefits packages
• Significant 401K profit-sharing program
• $20-$30 per hour, DOE