Anodizer/Chem -Treat/Racker

Summary Controls anodizing equipment to provide corrosion resistant surface to aluminum objects by performing the following duties.

 

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

 

Selects holding rack according to size, shape, and number of objects to be anodized.

 

Wires or clips objects to anodizing rack and immerses rack in series of cleaning, etching, and rinsing baths.

 

Positions objects in anodizing tank by suspending them from anode.

 

Estimates amount of electric current and time required to anodize material.

 

Turns rheostat to regulate flow of current.

 

Removes objects from tank after specified time, rinses objects, and immerses them in bath of hot water or solution to seal.

 

Hangs objects on racks to air dry.

 

Immerses objects in dye bath to color them for decorative or identification purposes.

 

Properly records all data required on the shop traveler

 

Wears and maintains proper personal protective equipment

 

Education and/or Experience

 

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Language Skills  

 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

Mathematical Skills  

 

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. 

 

Reasoning Ability

 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. 

 



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.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.