Chemical Operator Lab Technician (2nd shift)

Hohman Plating, LLC•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is a leading service provider for plated coatings, serving a diversified customer base including aerospace, medical, and large equipment. In business since 1918, the company is seeking long-term employees to join its team. The position is conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton. The Chemical Operator Lab Technician provides support to the production department by maintaining the chemistry quality to designed engineering standards for the plating tanks at Hohman Plating.

Requirements

Must have strong problem solving abilities with a focus on attention to detail
Must pass forklift certification
Adequate computer skills for data entry and electronic sign off (Microsoft Office Skills)
Ability to communicate and perform in a fast paced team environment

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Prior experience with chemical solutions, fluid handling systems or waste water treatment systems

Responsibilities

Maintains established chemical limits for plating tanks
Transfer & add chemicals to buckets and tanks/baths based on schedule
Change filters and anodes based on schedule
Dumps, cleans and replaces chemicals in tanks/baths
Wear and maintain proper PPE as defined by department
Adequate computer skills for data entry and electronic sign off (Microsoft Office Skills)
Load and unload materials using forklift
Make-up temporary tanks for special processes
Be responsible for completing all scheduled items within plating cell
Inspect tanks/baths daily to ensure no leaks, tanks are topped off to a specified level
Identify out of tolerance readings and notify Lab Supervisor of any out of specification results
Maintain 5s/Lean concepts established company-wide & by department
Perform weekly scheduled audits of 5’s within Solution Control Departments
Maintain equipment: by inspections before and after use and generating repair work orders as needed
Ability to communicate and perform in a fast paced team environment
Perform other duties as assigned