Plating Installation Technician

The Plater’s responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

• Understand the safety features of the machines and tooling to ensure they are operating without compromise to safety systems.
• Follows safety protocol and procedures, including wearing proper PPE attire.
• Respect and protect Swanton Welding’s and third party's property (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment) and business activities
•  Plans details of work order procedures; gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
•  Ability to read blueprints and understand a set of work instructions
•  Responsible for layout using tape measure, specified dimensions according to blueprint and work instructions.
•  Operates drills, air tools, power tools and cranes to install truck beds and axles. Ability to cut the frame to a length and drill
• Responsible for the installation of pintle plates, crane fish plates and axles.
• Perform the space out and installation of fuel tanks and battery boxes.
•  Ability to move, reroute or add airlines
•  Visually inspect quality and use other quality inspection equipment to confirm compliance to part specifications.
•  Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and work area
•  Performs other duties as assigned by the Shop Supervisor
• Conduct self at all times in a way that promotes a positive image of the Swanton Welding and follows the Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical abilities
• Experience working with wrenches and impact tools (i.e. auto mechanic skills)
• Knowledge on how to operate drills, air tools, power tools and cranes.
• Experience working with cars, trucks or semis
•   Welding experience required
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions).
•  Ability to follow written work instructions
• A work history of compliance to safety, quality, and productivity standards
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record
• Fast learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
•  Detail oriented approach to daily work activities
•  Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment
•  Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

•  At least 2 years’ of mechanical experience
• Ability to read, interpret and understand Work Orders.

Physical requirements

•  Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
•   Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)

Additional Notes

•  May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.