Cannon Equipment LLC Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Welcome to Cannon Equipment Cannon Falls, Minnesota is our home and it has been for over 50 years. We are proud of our history and we embrace our role in the local community. We have become one of the area's largest employers - and we're still growing! In 2014, Cannon Equipment was acquired by Marmon Holdings, a division of the Berkshire Hathaway Company. Marmon is a global, diversified organization of manufacturing and service businesses that vary in geography and culture-with operations in big cities and small towns across the globe-and in their products, services, and markets. This partnership provides extensive value to our customers. Marmon's strong financial position and access to capital enables our business to grow strategically via innovation, internal investment, and acquisition while experiencing the service and agility of a small business. Come Work With Us! Looking for a new opportunity? We are looking to fill the position of a Metal Finishing Tech. This role is responsible for a variety of tasks including assembly, hanging parts for painting and shipment preparation. This role is first shift Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Starting pay is $24+/hour, dependent on work experience. Summary: Under limited supervision this role will process 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 finish to parts. This role will be responsible for maintaining all proper documentation including environmental, quality and productivity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
- 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.
Qualifications (Education & Experience): - 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.
Great Benefits! Starting on DAY 1
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Company paid disability leaves and life insurance
- 401k with a 100% match on the first 3% and 50% on 4 & 5%; no vesting schedule
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to ...@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.