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Anodizer 5th Shift Monday-Thursday 600am-430pm

Skills


Job Location:

Auburn, AL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 36
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Skills Inc.one of Washington States largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class competitively-priced products and services which exceed customers requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of our recent growth we are seeking an experienced Anodizer to join our team. The ideal candidate will control anodizing equipment to provide corrosion-resistant surface to aluminum objects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

Positions objects in anodizing tank by suspending them from the anode.

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

Turns the rheostat to regulate the flow of current.

Removes objects from the tank after a specified time rinses objects and immerses them in a bath of hot water or dichromate solution to seal oxide coating.

Hangs objects on racks to air dry.

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

Anodizes work pieces with corrosion-resistant material.

Coaches and mentors Finish Helpers in the Anodize Department.

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

6 months of racking experience and prior Chem Treat Operator certification.

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to identify organize estimate and recognize differences or similarities

Ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles

Ability to provide direction and guidance

Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read write and communicate in English through verbal communication American Sign Language or adaptive technology

CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees suppliers customers business practices and all other related information remains confidential.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

ITAR US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.s participation in the defense industry International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A US Person can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.

Constant periods of standing and /or walking.

Frequently lift or move up to 15 lbs.

Frequent repetitive motions.

Frequently use fingers/hands/arms to grasp pinch pull feel and reach.

Vision abilities include close vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasional use of industry-standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment.

Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Occasional exposure to moderate noise.

Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

SHIFT SCHEDULE

5th Shift; Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY

At Skills Inc. our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents. That is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance life and AD&D insurance paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan for eligible employees.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting social enterprise organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We have three lines of business: Aerospace Manufacturing Aerospace Finishing and Business Solutions which operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission in three ways: direct hire vocational programs and services and serving as a resource to the community.

Salary Range: $18.00-$36.00

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Paid Vacation*

Paid Sick

401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution*

Paid holidays*- prorated based on shift

Medical dental vision and life insurance*

Employee Assistance Plan

EEO and ADA STATEMENT

Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. We invite employees participants in our services vendors and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age ability gender race sexual orientation perspectives and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believes our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.


For questions regarding the aforementioned information please contact the Human Resources Department at.


5th Shift; Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm