**Job Title: General Assembler - 1st Shift** **Job Description** Candidates will be processing parts and products through automatic plating lines. Test and maintain proper chemical balance for all plating solutions and treat wastewater to meet pollution control standards. You will perform quality testing and follow procedures to ensure appropriate finishing to parts. Candidate is responsible for maintaining all proper documentation including environmental, quality, and productivity. **Responsibilities** + Reviews work orders to ensure familiarization with job requirements. Rack and un-rack parts as required for the plating process. Inspects parts continuously to ensure that plating process is performed in a manner consistent with company standards of quantity and quality. Notifies supervisor and appropriate team members of all related problems. + Monitors plating solution levels and temperatures continuously to maintain proper plating results. Adjust equipment settings to obtain desired plating specifications. Conducts tests of cleaning tanks for proper chemical solutions. Checks PH on zinc and nickel tanks daily. Takes weekly grab samples of chrome and nickel. Takes weekly tests of chloride, zinc, metals, and boric acid solutions to determine suitability for use. + Maintains appropriate documentation and works with regulatory agency representatives as needed. + Monitors and maintains water treatment and coordinates disposal with outside vendors. + Inspecting plating equipment and making repairs as necessary. Design and construct new racks and hooks as required for new products and to improve efficiency on existing products. + Cleaning of parts and tanks as required and keeping a daily logbook of chemicals used. + May occasionally be required to start boilers and will need to pass boiler certification exam. + Manually operates hoists in moving parts through cleaning cycles of stainless steel. + Operates all equipment in a safe manner, always following all approved safety procedures. + Training platers on the waste treatment process and plating process. + Always maintains a neat and orderly work area. + Maintains an effective working relationship with co-workers. + Will work in other departments during down time. + Must be able to wear a respirator safely and be clean shaven to allow for proper fit/seal. + Attends design reviews and acts as a subject matter expert as needed. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 3-4 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing facility. + Previous plating experience preferred. + Basic computer and keyboard skills. + Must be able to read, write and speak in English to effectively perform the job. **Why Work Here?** Join a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a mid-sized team of around 100 employees. **Work Environment** This is a manufacturing environment where you will be part of a mid-sized team of around 100 employees. The dress code includes jeans, steel-toed boots, and a shirt. The culture is very friendly and supportive. The working hours for the 1st shift are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00 • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Cannon Falls,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.