Auto Strip Clean Passivate Electropolish Operator - 1st shift, M-F 7am - 3pm, Pay Rate $21.10 + **Sign-on Bonus**

Automated Strip Clean Passivate Electropolish Operator – 1st shift, M-F 7am – 3pm, Pay Rate $21.10 + **Sign-on Bonus**

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optima®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops, manufactures, and distributes cutting-edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join us and be part of a company at the forefront of technological evolution, delivering solutions that shape the future of the fastening industry.

What You’ll Do:

As an Automated Strip Clean Passivate Electropolish Operator you’ll be part of our manufacturing team located in Decorah, IA. You’ll get to: 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Set Up and Operate the Automated Line Equipment and Process Cycles:

Strip Cleaning Cycle Wash and Spin Dry Cycle 300 Series Passivation Cycle 410 Passivation Cycle Shoulder Bolt Passivation Cycle

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

Productivity:

• Set Up and operation of Automated Line for each Process Cycle by using a touch screen interface and hand-held hoist controller.
• Load product into process barrels and keeps the line loaded with no empties unless working by yourself.

• Troubleshoot operation of the automatic hoists.  Inform maintenance staff / Supervisor if needed.
• Unload fasteners from barrels into spin dryer baskets for drying.

• Responsible for legible completion and signing of DTU cards and using accurate codes.      
• Stage parts in the correct staging area.

Quality:

• Check process tank baths for concentration and preforms addition as needed.
• Documents all chemicals used on the automated line at the time of the adds.
• Perform visual checks on product during unloading for cleanliness issues causing rework.
• Before reworking looks for root cause of quality issue.
• Preforms mixed part checks of barrels, loaders and spin dryer baskets between product loads.
• Monitors product for shavings and sending this product back to Vibe washer.
• Notifies shift supervisor of any mixed parts issues and scrap issues.
• Be knowledgeable in ISO14001 requirements.
• Communicate all necessary information at shift change.
• Record date for SPC and IATF16949 documentation.

Boiler Operation:

• Be Operator Boiler Certified.
• Keep Boiler chemical at adequate levels.
• Start up and shut down of Automated Line Boiler.

Maintenance and Housekeeping:

• Automated line housekeeping that includes on-going and weekly cleaning of floors and equipment.
• Maintains oil skimmers and preforms filter changes.

Performs duties as requested by Supervisor or Leadperson.

RCRA (Resource Conservation Recovery Act) COMPLIANCE:

Generate hazardous waste when operating equipment. Transport hazardous waste and/or non-hazardous waste storage area.

Who You Are:

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Skills/Knowledge:

High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge of air and water quality to ensure proper specifications are met. Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

Good mechanical ability, troubleshooting skills and problem-solving skills. Teamwork and communication skills.

Willingness and ability to follow all safety rules.

Knowledge in ISO14001 requirements.

Preferred:

Knowledge of Electropolish and Passivate processes.

Personal computer knowle