Production Apprentice - 1st Shift (Summer)

Operations Lincoln, Nebraska


Description

Position at Lincoln Industries

 

Job Title:  Production Apprentice


Job Code: PRODAPP001

SUMMARY: 

To provide an opportunity to work at a local, innovative, growing, manufacturing company in Lincoln, NE. The purpose of this job is to process parts according to customer specifications and production efficiencies.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Reads traveler to determine the optimum process for the designated part to be plated. Follows the traveler process specifications step by step.
  • Sets up and controls plating equipment to coat metal object electrolytic ally or chemically with chromium, copper, cadmium, nickel, zinc, or other metal to provide protective, decorative or engineering surfaces.
  • Monitors process control of all plating and cleaning baths to ensure process in within predetermined parameters.
  • Follows established safety procedures and work instructions.
  • Measures, marks and masks areas exclude from plating per traveler.
  • Operates manual hoist or automatic hoist system for submerging the parts in plating or cleaning baths. This may also be performed by hand.
  • Racks parts by hand onto racks using racking work instructions.
  • Plates parts using motor driven barrel system.
  • May operate electroplating equipment with reverse polarity, known as platting stripper.
  • May work with substances defined as hazardous waste, such as chrome sludge.
  • Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
  • Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
  • Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
  • Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

  • Reports to:  Continuous Improvement Manager 
  • Supervises:  N/A

 

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:

Expected6 months of work history

Preferred

 

Communication Skills:

  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
  • Must be able to read work instructions and travelers in order to follow proper procedures.
  • Must be able to read safety warnings and chemical labels.
  • Must be able to communicate verbally with others.

 

Other Skills:

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

Job Category B – Medium Labor Intensive Category

Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.

 

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  < 75lbs.

 

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   < 75lbs.

 

X

 

 

Pulling   < 75lbs.

 

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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