November 18^th, 2014

Kuntz Electroplating Inc. (KEI), located in Kitchener, Ontario is a leading OEM supplier of quality metal finishing to the automotive/motorcycle industries worldwide.

KEI has immediate openings for POLISHERS.

Responsibilities and Work Performed:

• Follows all safety and plant rules including not limited to lock out, wearing appropriate PPE, human rights
• Polish all necessary surfaces in conformance with documented SWP for each area; remove all possible defects with use of an electric or air buffer/grinder, hand jack, oscillator, stroke sander, robot cell or rotary.
• Operates view panels/process computers as applicable to each area
• Inspect all parts for defects before and after polishing.
• Remove all old tags on incoming skids where required
• Identify parts they have polished according to department requirements
• Responsible for the proper use of tools in all aspects of the operation to accomplish goals as it applies to posted criteria on a per customer basis.
• Ensure proper storage of all used material. Cleans the work area; performs 5S.
• Adheres to the documented work procedures set out for the activities being performed
• Communicates any problems, materials required, safety or quality concerns to the Foreperson in a timely manner.
• Must be prepared to perform other duties in other areas as so instructed by the Foreperson or Supervisor.

Robot Cell

• Prior to start up visually inspects all wiring and reports any damage to the Foreperson; check set up of robot/rotary as per standard work practice
• Loads parts into fixtures/drawers and cleans dried compound from the platter drawer; monitors process
• Checks compound pump and guns for visible damage; checks to ensure correct amount of compound is present.

Rotary

• Tightens buffs to shafts of polishing heads as required.
• Angles buffs to provide the correct polishing finish; changes worn out buffs
• Cranking polishing heads in or out to polish desired surface
• Uses adjustment motor to raise the polishing head up or down to ensure proper pressure on surface being polished.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/GED preferred
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Basic computer skills
• Must work effectively in a team environment
• Good reading and writing skills
• Self motivated
• Strives for continuous improvement
• Good communication and organization skills
• Must be observant and have an eye for detail
• Must be able to perform the duties described in the physical demands analysis and the job hazard analysis.

Additional Information:

This position requires:

• the employee to wear a full face respirator
• maximum physical effort
• high level of attention monitoring processes and quality
• prior to employment at KEI, all applicants must agree to and sign a release (during interview) allowing KEI to do a criminal record background check.

A family owned and operated business, KEI has provided high quality electroplating services for over 64 years.  We are an environmentally conscious company. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are looking for a fast paced, challenging position at a community minded, family oriented company with a collegial work environment, please forward your resume to:

Kuntz Electroplating Inc. (KEI), Attn:  Human Resources, 851 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener, ON  N2C 1J1 or by fax (519) 893 -3923 or

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