Electroplating Supervisor

Richardson Electronics Ltd•Blackberry Township, IL

10d•$35 - $40

About The Position

This is a working supervisor position responsible for overseeing and/or performing all operations in the Plating area. The position supervises other chemical operators and is responsible for safety, plating and cleaning operations, quality, monitoring and operating the wastewater treatment system, and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals. The role is also responsible for all Plating department work instructions. The supervisor maintains and improves plating procedures for ISO-9001 compliance, supports environmental compliance and hazardous-waste reporting, and monitors departmental spending within budget constraints. The manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, with a focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. Employees may be asked to flex between areas or responsibilities depending on production needs.

Requirements

Formal educational training in Chemistry, preferably a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, or a minimum of 10–15 years of plating and coating experience in a production environment.
Strong safety orientation.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to lift 55 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Wear protective clothing and safety equipment as necessary when working with hazardous substances.

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental compliance and hazardous-waste disposal.
Wastewater treatment certification.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or oversee plating operations to ensure metal coatings meet thickness, adhesion, and finish standards.
Train chemical operators in the basic operation and troubleshooting of plating baths.
Ensure monthly plating-bath chemistry samples are taken and use chemistry reports to adjust baths and maintain finished-part quality.
Maintain stock of production chemicals, packaging, and other supplies.
Operate the XRF Thickness Tester, maintain its standards and certification, and generate certifications for plated parts that require them.
Update and correct plating process records when necessary.
Oversee chemical cleaning and aqueous degreasing operations.
Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system.
Maintain hazardous-waste disposal and inventory records.
Assist the Facilities Manager with environmental compliance and hazardous-waste disposal by providing information for Tier II, RCRA Annual Generator, CERCLA, and FORM R reports.
Maintain and improve procedures for ISO-9001 compliance in plating operations.
Monitor departmental spending within budget constraints.
Oversee other chemical operators’ safety, work quality, and efficiency, ensuring correct processes are followed.
During slow periods, perform other duties as assigned by the Chemical Operations Manager.