Chemical Process Technician II

Richardson Electronics Ltd•Blackberry Township, IL

2h•$24 - $29

About The Position

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is hiring a full-time Chemical Process Technician II to clean, treat, and plate a variety of components. The technician inspects work using gauges, scales, and visual inspection; prepares, maintains, and disposes of hazardous solutions in accordance with RCRA guidelines; makes minor equipment repairs; maintains plating baths and waste-processing tanks; and monitors and analyzes process baths. The position works 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role operates in a lean manufacturing environment focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. Employees may be asked to flex across areas or responsibilities according to production needs. The technician works with hazardous substances, including chemical waste, acids, caustics, cyanides, and toxic substances, and must wear required protective clothing, boots, and other safety equipment. The job involves extended periods of standing and lifting up to 55 pounds. Supervisory responsibility: none. Richardson Electronics is a global manufacturer and provider of engineered solutions and related products and services. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Good math skills.
Ability to understand and implement safe chemical handling.
3–5 years of experience in plating and cleaning operations.
Experience with copper, nickel, and silver plating.
Safety-oriented approach and previous hazardous-waste and chemical training.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to work extended periods standing.
Wear required protective clothing, boots, and other safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wastewater treatment systems is very desirable.
Knowledge of chemical and material processes.
A degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plate, clean, and treat components according to verbal or written process instructions, and teach the plating process to other employees.
Maintain written documentation and records of operations as required by the supervisor and ISO-9001 guidelines.
Assist the supervisor in writing processing instructions for new parts.
Mix chemicals and solutions according to written documentation.
Operate material and plating analysis equipment to inspect work by measurement, appearance, or gauging.
Move and maintain chemical supplies and hazardous waste in containers up to 55 gallons.
Adjust equipment as needed to ensure product quality.
Write work orders when plating equipment needs maintenance or repair.
Analyze process solutions and make additions based on chemical analysis.
Assist with wastewater treatment monitoring and control.
Follow company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
During idle periods, fill in for other departments as needed.
Perform aqueous degreasing operations as required.
Prepare, maintain, and properly dispose of hazardous solutions according to RCRA guidelines.
Make minor equipment repairs and perform regular maintenance on plating department baths and waste-processing tanks.
Monitor and analyze baths.