Plater 2 (Plating)

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Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 1 year manufacturing experience.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Requires use of basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, measuring tape, calipers, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of cleaning baths.
• Proficient in use of basic computer applications.
• Basing understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Understanding of basic math principles (some conversions to decimal system may be used).
• Participate in and support team initiatives.
• Receive guidance from higher level employees.
• Crosstrain with other employees.
• Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
• Possess ability to evaluate types of material: size, shape, and conditions of pieces to be plated and cleaned.
• Uses plating baths to pickle and passivate.
• Assist in cleaning acid baths and helps to mix new bath solution.
• Assist in inspection of passivation analysis.
• Possess understanding of plating room processes and proper workflow.
• Responsible for and be familiar with cleaning and passivating parts.
• Report problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Keep all shift operators informed on special problems involving operation or set up.
• Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or issues
• Assist with cleaning and passivation of proto-type or first-time builds.
• Assist engineering and/or Team in development and improvement of layout procedures and process sheets.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance.
• Keep equipment in operation by making timely adjustments.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products.
• Must be comfortable working with and around chemicals (ie cyanide, hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, chromate, etc.).
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures per position requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics:

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience working with acids and bases, and understanding of basic chemical safety
• Past experience in a self-directed teaming environment
• Past experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a self-directed teaming environment.
• Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs.

This position is in the FAA Drug & Alcohol pool.

The pay for this position is $21.60/hour. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/25.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at accommodation.mailbox@ge.com.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable).

Compensation Grade: HRLY AVIATION