Chemist - Electroplating Technician

KF Aerospace•Kelowna, BC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

KF Aerospace is seeking a Plating Shop Technician (Chemist) to be responsible for the efficient operation of the Plating Shop, which includes approximately 30 tanks for various electroplating processes (cadmium, chrome, nickel) and chemical conversion of aluminum. The role also involves maintaining and controlling the Plating Shop Wastewater Treatment Plant, providing technical expertise in wastewater treatment, performance management, employee development, and project progress management. Training will be provided, potentially including initial travel.

Requirements

Must have strong chemical background, graduates from a Chemical Science Technology program or equivalent will be given preference. (such as Chemical & Environmental Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Mining Process Engineering Technology)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Problem solver with the ability to work independently, and as a team member.
Strong understanding of environmental conditions.
Safety conscious.
Solid administrative skills.
Able to lead by example.

Nice To Haves

Plating experience will be considered an asset such as; experience with maintaining and adjustments of process solutions, verification / analysis of solutions, plating cadmium (bright, low hydrogen embrittlement, brush on), chemical conversion of aluminum alloy, electro-chemical stripping of inorganic finishes, hard chrome plating, electro deposited nickel plating, surface treatment of ferrous alloys, quality inspections of plated products experience with aerospace plating specifications.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with KF Aerospace procedures.
Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the plating processes in accordance with KF Aerospace, Customer, and process specification requirements.
Reviews workload and assigns tasks to ensure timely completion of required plating operations.
Maintains and adjusts process solutions to comply with plating specifications.
Analyzes solutions, performs production tests / inspections and maintains records for all testing requirements.
Ensures that all health, safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to.
Identifies, initiates, recommends, or provides solutions to quality problems through designated channels.
Responsible for the treatment of plating shop wastewater and disposal of waste chemicals.
Arranges the bi-annual air emissions stack testing (point of contact with consultants).
Arranges the annual calibration of the plating shop equipment (point of contact with vendors).
Point of contact for plating shop quality audits.
Works closely with technicians in other areas of the shop to ensure efficiency of work.
Provides coverage in other areas as required.
Other duties as assigned.