Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Job Summary

The Line Operator coordinates the proper process baths and materials needed to produce the highest quality product for our customers.   Works closely with Processing Line/Shift Supervisors on coordinating priorities of products to best utilize the process tanks in the most efficient and safest manner possible and in meeting required production schedules. Strives to produce consistency from load to load and shift to shift by means of communication.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinates with various teams to ensure efficiency on the line, quality product output, and maintenance requirements.
• Ensures loads are inspected, processes product by specifications, and escalates any issues to the department supervisor.
• Efficiently and effectively collaborates with process techs, supervisors, and line operators regarding special loads, shift hand-offs, and consistency issues as appropriate.
• Monitors pH and solution levels in all tanks that require it, runs multiple lines as assigned, rejects loads that do not meet processing requirements.
• Understands how to use and operate special equipment such as rectifiers and cranes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Objectives

• Facilitates consistency by ensuring all processes and procedures are followed appropriately on all assigned lines.
• Contributes to safety by keeping work areas and equipment clean, responding accordingly to alarms, and escalating situations as outlined by facility guidelines and practices.
• Supports all staff on assigned lines by completing necessary documentation, aiding teammates where able, and communicating effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Provides leadership with requested information and data to support key metrics and objectives at the department level.

Work Environment

• Sharp parts and tooling, heavy carts, occasional temperature fluctuations and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to differentiate between color variances.
• Potential splash exposure near process lines.
• Chemical processes and usage.

Education/Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Strong math skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful completion of Line Operator Trainee role or equivalent experience.

Disclaimer

This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are expected to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. This description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this role and is subject to change.

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2^nd and 3^rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1^stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned your first year
• Company funded Health Reimbursement or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits