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<\/a>As a preferred provider of technical metal finishing solutions to OEM firms and their suppliers, our mission is to:<\/p>\n- \n
- Provide expertise in surface engineering and best-value in metal finishing solutions through the integration of people, business systems and technology;<\/li>\n
- Respond to our customers\u2019 needs with reliable deliveries that do not compromise quality;<\/li>\n
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<\/a>Continually improve by embracing innovation and change to advance as a company;<\/li>\n- To provide a fair and dynamic workplace that fosters respect, teamwork, education and opportunity for advancement to our employees;<\/li>\n
- To be a steward of our environment embracing pollution prevention methodologies that meet or exceed all local, state and federal regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAdvanced Plating Technologies Values<\/h2>\n
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- I<\/b>ntegrity:<\/b>\u00a0 Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking.\u00a0 It is the underpinning value that defines how we interact with each other and our customers.<\/li>\n
- Change:<\/b>\u00a0 Successful companies show the ability to change over time to meet the dynamic nature of their customer base, parts processed and new markets that they service.\u00a0 We will resist the status quo of doing what we\u2019ve always done and rather strive daily to continuously improve the processes, facilities and systems by which we conduct our business.<\/li>\n
- Detail Oriented:<\/b>\u00a0 Details are the building blocks of the quality and value-position we are known for in the industry.\u00a0 The small details in our work centers and daily activities add up to a big difference our customers see and value over our competition.<\/li>\n
- Responsibility:<\/b>\u00a0 We take responsibility for our work centers and individual actions.\u00a0 If the results produced are not the desired outcome, we take initiative to propose or request an alternative action to ensure that that we continuously improve.<\/li>\n
- Teamwork:<\/b>\u00a0 Teamwork results in synergy where one plus one is greater than two.\u00a0 Those who cannot work as a team will be encouraged to work for our competition.\u00a0 Dynasties are built by teams not by a group of talented individuals.<\/li>\n
- Respect:<\/b>\u00a0 We respect our coworkers and customers even when we disagree.\u00a0 Respect is demonstrated by recognition of achievements and working together to improve upon our shortfalls.\u00a0 No person in our company regardless of position is considered better than someone else.<\/li>\n
- Work Ethic:<\/b>\u00a0 A disciplined work ethic is what separates those who aspire to achieve and those who do.\u00a0 Hard working people are the cornerstone of our company\u2019s foundation and our employees will be selected because they thrive on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAdvanced Plating Technologies Culture<\/h2>\n
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Much is said in business today about culture.\u00a0 Culture is the x-factor that differentiates a thriving business benefiting customers, employees and communities verses a business that can eventually fail.\u00a0 Culture within any business is rooted not within the \u201cwhat we do\u201d or \u201chow we do\u201d but rather the why<\/i><\/b> we do what we do.\u00a0 At Advanced Plating Technologies our culture is founded upon a passion for the metal finishing industry and four generations of hard work to push the technology of metal finishing further.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The metal finishing business is one of complex metallurgy and electrochemical interactions.\u00a0 In addition, the systems used in the industry today are more complex than ever before.\u00a0 Education is a key tenant of our culture to provide a foundation for our employees to succeed and to reward those who thrive in this environment.<\/p>\nAdvanced Plating Technologies has a broad reaching curriculum that is taught to all employees from the newest line hire to the most seasoned supervisor.\u00a0 The curriculum at APT begins with the basics of electrochemistry founded by Michael Faraday<\/a> and covers best practices established at APT.\u00a0 Subjects include.<\/p>\n
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- Pretreatment and Best Practices in Pretreatment Chemistry<\/li>\n
- Metal Grades and Metal Grade Identifications<\/li>\n
- Line Layouts, Mechanical and Electrical Systems<\/li>\n
- Line Operation and Maintenance<\/li>\n
- Waste Treatment Systems and Operation<\/li>\n
- Specifications<\/li>\n
- Information Technologies and Networking<\/li>\n
- Quality Systems and Inspection Practices<\/li>\n
- APT job cards and routings<\/li>\n
- Facility Safety and Safety Procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each student has a series of Practical Factors, or tests, that they must complete with help for fellow employees.\u00a0 As each lesson is completed the employee\u2019s training matrix is updated and the students are challenged to the next level.\u00a0 This system is built upon our values and works to foster teamwork and growth in each employee.<\/p>\n
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- Change:<\/b>\u00a0 Successful companies show the ability to change over time to meet the dynamic nature of their customer base, parts processed and new markets that they service.\u00a0 We will resist the status quo of doing what we\u2019ve always done and rather strive daily to continuously improve the processes, facilities and systems by which we conduct our business.<\/li>\n