Electroplating Lab Tech I
About The Position
Assists in set up and maintaining of all parameters of the plating operations. Maintains a deposition of plating of the highest quality for superior marketability and fewer defects. Assist Plating Operators and Utility Workers in ongoing training. Run daily analysis on varied plating processes to ensure proper concentrations and additions. Perform tests, as well as daily data entries to files on baths and various plating properties. Perform various plating baths analysis such as surface tension, brightener, pore count, concentration, stress & tensile testing, pH adjusts, etc. Trouble shoot various plating process issues using laboratory techniques. Operate and calibrate equipment such as electric metering pumps, pH meter indicator, X-ray, etc. Perform plated adhesion tests per customer required specification. Complete internal sample submission testing and reports. Test and report on the quality of internal and outside plating process. Sign off parts release to McGard. Must complete D.O.T. hazardous material training and hazardous material emergency response training (HAZWOP). Run test racks on the R & D plating line.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
- Understand and execute routine written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
- Able to communicate effectively in English both written and verbally.
- Proven record of exemplary attendance.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Regular use of a respirator. Must pass Respirator Protection and Fit Testing.
Nice To Haves
- Background of Chemistry education and/or experience.
- Experience in a lab setting (i.e. knowledge of equipment and procedure).
- Experience in electroplating process.
Responsibilities
- Assists in set up and maintaining of all parameters of the plating operations.
- Maintains a deposition of plating of the highest quality for superior marketability and fewer defects.
- Assist Plating Operators and Utility Workers in ongoing training.
- Run daily analysis on varied plating processes to ensure proper concentrations and additions.
- Perform tests, as well as daily data entries to files on baths and various plating properties.
- Perform various plating baths analysis such as surface tension, brightener, pore count, concentration, stress & tensile testing, pH adjusts, etc.
- Trouble shoot various plating process issues using laboratory techniques.
- Operate and calibrate equipment such as electric metering pumps, pH meter indicator, X-ray, etc.
- Perform plated adhesion tests per customer required specification.
- Complete internal sample submission testing and reports.
- Test and report on the quality of internal and outside plating process.
- Sign off parts release to McGard.
- Must complete D.O.T. hazardous material training and hazardous material emergency response training (HAZWOP).
- Run test racks on the R & D plating line.
Benefits
- Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package: health/dental/life insurances, PTO, quarterly profit sharing, 10 holidays, 401k plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
