Operator II, Chemical Stripping

Materion • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chemical Stripping Supervisor, the Chemical Stripping Operator is responsible for the mechanical and chemical removal of metals process and the reconditioning and packaging of parts. This role involves working with hazardous chemicals and adhering to strict safety and clean room regulations.

Requirements

• Background in chemical processing.
• High school chemistry or equivalent on the job experience.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and storage.
• Six months of experience in chemical process is desired.
• Must complete company safety training program.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as shop orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write standard documentation.
• Ability to communicate with other employees to share information and solve problems.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and conversion of measurement units.
• Must be very alert.
• Able to accurately calculate the precious metal content of solutions and account for customers precious metals.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach above shoulders.
• Must be able to move 55-gallon 600-700 pound drums using a hand cart.
• Must regularly wear personal protective equipment including respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

• Forty hour Hazwoper Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically and chemically remove metals from PVD shield components using appropriate chemical solutions.
• Clean, inspect, and package components per operating procedures after metal removal.
• Operate and maintain high-pressure sandblasters.
• Perform calculations to determine the amount of metals recovered from customer materials.
• Maintain monthly logs tracking production totals.
• Maintain and operate metals recovery system.
• Maintain and operate cyanide destruct unit, including bringing in chemicals and calibration of meters.
• Process Silver Nitrate through the Sodium Formate precipitation process.
• Perform Waste Water Treatment Processes per approved SOP.
• Process PVD shield components in various acids and bases for hours at a time.
• Adhere to Clean Room regulations and follow all procedures throughout the day.
• Notify appropriate people of low quality parts.
• Verify the accuracy of the label.
• Accurately count, weigh, record information while carefully placing product into bags.
• Perform Daily particle measurements in the clean room.
• Read and interpret specifications and part drawings.
• Follow strict operating and safety procedures.
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment.
• Maintain superior housekeeping in stripping and chemical areas.
• Ensure proper location of chemicals.
• Lift 50 pounds and move full 55-gallon drums of chemicals.
• Serve on the Emergency Response Team.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
• Support from Veteran Employee Resource group
• Military friendly company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED