Line Operator

The Line Operator will safely, accurately, and efficiently perform plating operations following MFT procedures. The operator will be responsible for managing the plating line, including learning the various methods of drying parts and ensuring all process requirements are met for successful line operation.

Please note: This is a 1st shift position, Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED


• 1-2 years of related experience in metal finishing or plating and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Prior experience with Electroless Nickel (EN) plating is highly preferred, though training will be provided as needed.


• Ability to follow directions accurately


• Attentiveness to detail and sensitivity to the nature of the position


• Familiarity with the processing of substrates encountered on production lines, particularly Line 21 (Electroless Nickel)


• Familiarity with stripping procedures for applicable processes


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean working environment


• Provide training to fellow employees on MFT processes 


• Monitor condition of all equipment and recommend repairs and/or replacement as necessary


• Clean anode and cathode bars on a daily basis; adding anodes as needed


• Clean horns and saddles three times per week


• Move parts between various locations


• Complete work order tickets, daily line logs, customer parts riders; and related paperwork completely and accurately


• Activate the part using approved procedures


• Successfully plate the parts using approved methods


• Improve upon process areas including but not limited to: process steps, fixturing or handling of customer parts


• Read and carry out instructions on printed work order


• Ensure customer parts are processed in accordance with work order specifications.


• Understand and conform to MFT/Customer/QC standards including thickness, color, brightness and coverage.


• Perform tasks from a scheduled/predefined priority list.


• Provide technical support to rackers, packers, and dryers when assigned to a process line. 


• Make chemical adds and make-up solutions provided by the lab


• Test acid concentration


• Bake work, when required, within customer requirements


• Operate acid and hand pumps, transfer the solution.


• Provide a safe working environment by properly handling chemicals including, but not limited to: acids, alkalis, and/or oxidizers


• Comply with requirements of safety committee, EHS department, and MFT standards.


• Understand and operate the automated machine on the line


• Oversee dryer operator/rackers


• May perform chemical maintenance on line, including changing filters


• Other duties as assigned

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment with Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.