PLATER LEAD -C SHIFT

LISI Aerospace•Torrance, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Plater Lead is responsible for overseeing plating processes, including setup, validation, and verification of products. This role ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards while supporting production and leading a team of operators. The lead is also responsible for immediate corrective actions for nonconforming products and ensuring regulatory and company compliance. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following: Plating & Processing Processing to be ran are the following: Abrasive cleaning & Glass beading, Titanium Descaling (Hot Salt), Part Washing using Modified Alcohol, Aluminum Anodize Sorting, Copper strip, Strip Phosphate, Passivation, Electroplating (Cadmium & Nickel), Aluminum Anodizing, Titanium Anodizing, Chemical Conversion (Chromate), Ion Vapor Deposition (IVD), Phosphate-Fluoride, X-Ray thickness.Perform various plating and cleaning processes including cadmium, nickel, anodizing, passivation, copper strip, grit blast, aqueous wash, and hot salt.Operate plating equipment such as spin dryers, hoists, bake ovens, and sandblasters. Assist lab technicians with tank chemical additions and makeups. Monitor chemical handling, tank levels, and schedules to avoid spills or waste system overloads. Ensure compliance with safety rules, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Assign work for operators following planning scheduleOversee tank maintenance schedules and inventory levels for plating materials. Monitor equipment functionality and report or resolve maintenance needs. Support safe and organized storage and use of plating materials. Lead or mentor team members in plating operations when required. Handle chemical processing of parts per customer and internal specifications. Monitor plating tanks and safely transfer chemicals using pumps when necessary. Perform Spot Audits on operators to ensure quality is met and work procedures are followed.Lead PSM meeting for team Equipment Operation & Maintenance Inspect and monitor equipment daily, report malfunctions to the Lead or Supervisor. Ensure all tools and machines are operated safely and maintained in good working condition. Quality & Compliance Follow blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers to ensure product quality. Meet all internal and customer plating specifications and standards. Identify and escalate any nonconformance issues or deviations in process. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and plating specifications Safety/ Compliance: Adheres and implements all company HSE policies, procedures, and practices. All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures. All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times. All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately. Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results. Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste. Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures. Technical Skills – Technical skills in Quality Assurance and manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and inspection equipment; Good understanding of Geometric tolerance per ANSI Y145; Proficient in the use of Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, ring gages, pin gages, go and no-go pin gages, optical comparator and microscopes; Reads and understands blueprints Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervisory responsibilities. May assist in the coaching and process teaching of trainees or less experience personnel under the supervision of management.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or metal processing preferred
To perform this job successfully an individual must maintain either no facial hair a NIOSH Approved Beard as pursuit to Cal/OSHA California Code or Regulations, Title 8, Section 5144(g)(1)(A) and pass an annual respirator fit test.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software; Database systems
Ability to read and comprehend correspondence and basic technical procedures.
Demonstrated ability to read code/machine language, write basic reports and instructions to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts and calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and standard units of measurements.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and follow instructions in written and basic diagram formats.
Demonstrated application and execution of different problem-solving techniques while prioritizing workload, tasks and functions to internal &/or external situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace plating or familiarity with NADCAP standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform various plating and cleaning processes including cadmium, nickel, anodizing, passivation, copper strip, grit blast, aqueous wash, and hot salt.
Operate plating equipment such as spin dryers, hoists, bake ovens, and sandblasters.
Assist lab technicians with tank chemical additions and makeups.
Monitor chemical handling, tank levels, and schedules to avoid spills or waste system overloads.
Ensure compliance with safety rules, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assign work for operators following planning schedule
Oversee tank maintenance schedules and inventory levels for plating materials.
Monitor equipment functionality and report or resolve maintenance needs.
Support safe and organized storage and use of plating materials.
Lead or mentor team members in plating operations when required.
Handle chemical processing of parts per customer and internal specifications.
Monitor plating tanks and safely transfer chemicals using pumps when necessary.
Perform Spot Audits on operators to ensure quality is met and work procedures are followed.
Lead PSM meeting for team
Inspect and monitor equipment daily, report malfunctions to the Lead or Supervisor.
Ensure all tools and machines are operated safely and maintained in good working condition.
Follow blueprints, work instructions, and job travelers to ensure product quality.
Meet all internal and customer plating specifications and standards.
Identify and escalate any nonconformance issues or deviations in process.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions and plating specifications
Adheres and implements all company HSE policies, procedures, and practices.
All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.
All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.
Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste.