Photo Etch Operator I

Tecomet, Inc•Woburn, MA

About The Position

The Photo Etch Operator is responsible for processing metal parts in small batches through various chemical baths and rinsing tanks. This job requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Work safely with chemicals while wearing proper personal protective equipment.
Accurately inspect chemical etch parts both visually and with the use of microscopes.
Must be able to follow written work instructions, job routers and verbal instructions to perform assigned work.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in a high-volume production area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with plating metal parts a plus, as well as use of a grit blaster.
1 years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

Process metal parts in small batches through various chemical baths and rinsing tanks
Process panels through conveyorized etch systems per given instructions.
Perform in-process visual inspection of chemically cleaned and stripped panels.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections of rough etched panels.
Periodically empty and clean out etch system sumps including safe transport of 55-gallon drums to and from the storage areas.
Safely and accurately dispense given amounts of raw chemicals for bath make-ups.
Perform routine etch systems maintenance involving checking fluid levels, conveyor transport, spray nozzle performance and filter systems conditions.
Periodically assist auxiliary departments including photoresist coating, filter press cleaning and pumping of spent chemistries into treatment tanks.
Routine cleaning of process equipment and area.
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor.