Chromater/Packaging

Hibbing Fabricators, Inc. (HFI) is a contract manufacturer of fabricated metal products that has been serving the needs of our customers since 1985. We are ISO9001/AS9100 certified and serve the most demanding industries. We offer an energetic and rewarding work environment with a strong focus on teamwork and accountability. HFI full-time employees enjoy a full benefits package and a profit-sharing program. We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience. Work & live in northern Minnesota, an outdoor paradise!

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and work instructions
• Strong attentions to quality and detail
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Basic reading and mathematical skills

Duties

Chromate Conversion Coating

• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment by following company safety policies, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Review job travelers, engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, revisions, quantities, and customer requirements before beginning each job.
• Inspect parts prior to processing to verify proper condition and ensure surfaces are free of burrs, oils, contaminants, and defects that could affect coating quality.
• Rack, fixture, mask, and handle parts properly to prevent damage and ensure complete and uniform coating coverage.
• Clean and pretreat parts and operate chromate conversion coating tanks and related equipment according to documented procedures and process specifications.
• Monitor chemical processing parameters, including solution temperature, concentration, pH, processing time, and other required controls.
• Rinse, dry, handle, and inspect coated parts to prevent contamination or damage and verify proper coverage, appearance, and conformance to specifications.
• Perform required tank testing, chemical additions, equipment cleaning, preventive maintenance, and workstation housekeeping.
• Record required process, testing, chemical, maintenance, and production information accurately and promptly.
• Safely handle, store, and dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and environmental requirements.
• Identify and report nonconforming materials, coating defects, equipment problems, or process issues; assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Complete in-process and final inspections to ensure parts meet customer, engineering, quality, and process requirements.

Shipping/Receiving

• Perform a final comparison of completed parts to the blueprint and Job Traveler to verify accuracy and shipping requirements prior to shipment.
• Accurately count, identify, package, label, and prepare parts for shipment to customers and outside service vendors.
• Receive, count, identify, and inspect incoming parts from outside service vendors and raw materials for accuracy and quantity.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies involving quantities, materials, part identification, damage, or documentation.
• Generate purchase orders, packing slips, shipping labels, etc. using the ERP system.
• Process shipments using third-party shipping systems.
• Select appropriate packaging and shipping methods based on customer, product, and carrier requirements.
• Verify shipping information, addresses, quantities, and required documentation prior to shipment.
• Pull and prepare parts accurately to fulfill the weekly Cirrus Sledge Report.
• Maintain organized staging areas for incoming and outgoing materials and finished products.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records and enter into the Kinetic by Epicor ERP system.
• Handle and move materials, packages, and finished parts safely.
• Complete other duties as assigned.