Plating Operator Specialist/Chemical Handler

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. This is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the new Precision Meso-scale Technology Center (PMTC) in Colorado Springs. Delicate precision and care with the highest quality are at the heart of the leading-edge components made in the Precision Meso-scale Technology Center within Keysight. In this role you will be creating complex chemical tanks utilizing PPE and safe chemical and workplace practices, working hand in hand with our chemical lab technicians, chemical engineers and chemical delivery teams to best upkeep our Electroplating chemical tanks. Alongside that you will be working with the operations team, outputting production level and assisting with operational output.

Requirements

Keysight is looking for a highly motivated individual. Candidates must have the ability to function with a high level of responsibility, use good judgment and understand the impact of your decisions. A willingness to learn, strong teamwork ethic, a positive attitude, and flexibility will foster an environment that will support personal and professional growth. You will be working in cross functional teams including co-workers, engineers, maintenance technicians and management team:
Proven success in a precision electroplating or similar operation to over-deliver on customer needs.
At least 2 years’ experience in metrology or measurement tooling and critical cosmetic inspection and handling of delicate and or small parts demonstrating rapid skill development and progressively increased proficiency.
Must have demonstrated the comprehension skills to follow processing instructions, both formal and informal, and must have the ability to learn and retain instructions/information given.
Must have the ability to perform math at a level to calculate processing rates and times.
Must be able to read prints and comprehend GD&T methodology.
You must be able to work in a process environment and be comfortable working in an environment with a variety of chemicals.
Strong safety-first mindset.
Ability to physical move chemicals (up to 55-gallon barrels) utilizing pallet lift and/or dolly up/down ramps and across grated floor.
Proven success in a chemical handling position or similar.
At least 3 years in a chemically involved field of work wherein safety of chemicals and/or transport skills were utilized.
Must have effective verbal and written skills, enabling clear and strong interactions with co-workers, engineers, lab technicians, chemical delivery personnel, and the management team.
Must be able to work in a process environment and be comfortable working in an environment with a variety of chemicals.

Nice To Haves

HAZWOPER/OSHA40 certification or other chemical safety certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Uphold and enforce safety culture as it pertains to proper process and PPE usage within the workplace.
Perform plating operator duties as required:
Prepare machined parts for the electroplating process.
Load prepared parts into the automated plating system.
Load the appropriate recipe programs for each part.
Initiate and monitor the plating process.
Inspect parts for defects once plating is complete utilizing various inspection criteria and tools.
Work with plating technicians and engineers to ensure issues are evaluated and resolved.
Align with other PMTC departments to process parts/jobs through their schedule to ensure absorption metrics are met.
Be prepared to work overtime as business conditions require. Compensation for overtime worked will be in accordance with Colorado state law and company policy.
Utilizes safe chemical practices to upkeep various chemical bathes.
Follow a schedule of chemical bath makeup and removal.
Work with various other positions that support PMTC Plating to ensure production level and quality is never impacted by chemical bath quality.
Respond to chemical bath issues as they come, replacing entire bathes if needed.
Ensure chemical deliveries are upkept, utilizing the correct methods of request and prepping chemistry for next day load.