Material Handler

Operates equipment used for the chemical cleaning and brightening (Brite dipping) of parts. This process removes grease, dirt, oxidation, and other contaminants to prepare materials for finishing, assembly, or further processing. This role requires strict adherence to safety protocols, use of crane/hoist as needed and the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, face shield, gloves, steel-toe shoes, and a protective apron.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports manufacturing and finishing operations that require chemical cleaning of metal materials.
• Removes surface contaminants, oxidation, and residues from parts using Brite dip solutions.
• Loads and unloads parts onto racks, baskets, or hooks for immersion into chemical baths.
• Cleans parts manually with brushes and rinses using designated solutions.
• Uses air tools to dry cleaned parts thoroughly.
• Inspects cleaned parts for finish quality and compliance with visual and technical standards.
• Performs pH testing and logs chemical readings to maintain proper bath chemistry.
• Adjusts chemical composition as needed to ensure optimal performance.
• Buffs or polishes metal surfaces as required by process drawings or work instructions.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area through regular housekeeping tasks such as mopping, sweeping, and organizing supplies.
• Monitors and stocks chemicals and cleaning supplies to support ongoing operations.

Education and/or experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to wear protective clothing.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or crane. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud, but does not currently require hearing protection. Air in area is humid during summer, local air cooling device is supplied.

Work Arrangement: Onsite