Pickling Technician

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc.•Clearwater, FL

19d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Pickles stainless steel parts in accordance with company’s standard operating procedures. This role involves operating various machinery, performing chemical tests, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and physical stamina.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and seek out new skills
Basic knowledge of water pumps
Knowledge of work orders and blueprints
Basic knowledge of water treatment including but not limited to pH, TDS and salinity
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team, and within tight deadlines
Extremely organized, acute attention to detail, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to safely operate (or learn to operate) a forklift, pallet jack, extended boom lift, scissor lift, and/or overhead crane while moving machinery around the shop
Knowledge of rigging and lifting hand signals
Comfortable working in a non-temperature controlled environment
Ability to adapt to the work environment, deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events, while promoting a positive outlook
Required to wear PPE equipment at all times while on production floor
Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and remain on feet for long periods of time
Must demonstrate manual dexterity and ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach
Ability to make fast, simple repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists
Extremely dependable; consistently at work and on time (notifies if late or absent prior to being late of absent), follows instruction, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
Excellent team member; driven to contribute to the team effort
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Continuously seeking and implementing methods to increase product quality, customer service and company efficiency
Displays a positive attitude
Ambitious, outgoing, loyal, dynamic
Respect for the Company’s resources; treat company equipment, funds, time and co-workers with respect

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Lift individual parts and weldments into pickling basket
Operates forklift to move pickling baskets and parts to designated area
Operates overhead crane to move pickling baskets between tanks
Operates filter press to capture heavy metal particulates
Tests pH and TDS in rinse tanks daily
Adds chemicals to tanks to keep them within acceptable range
Drains and refills Simple Green, Acid, and rinse tanks when necessary
Wipes down parts using melamine pads
Uses compressed air to ensure no residual acid is trapped in weld joints
Closes out work orders and delivers them to assigned areas
Inspects acid and rinse tanks daily
Performs electrochemical weld cleaning
Works under immediate supervision and is not typically required to exercise independent judgment, but at times will be necessary
Safety and security: is able to observe safety and security procedures pertaining to plant maintenance/repair and use equipment properly
Keep work area organized to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Performs all other duties as directed by Management