Plating Operator (2nd Shift)

Noveon International • San Marcos, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Noveon Magnetics is seeking a Plating Operator with 3+ years of experience in surface finishing for direct manufacturing and commercialization. The role requires expertise in electroplating metals and metallic alloys in aqueous solutions, pre-treatment, cleaning, pickling, Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu, epoxy, and diagnosis and failure analysis of coatings. The Plating Operator will assist in electroplating and corrosion-resistance plating processes on pilot and production lines, which are instrumental in properly applying corrosion-resistant coatings to Noveon products.

Requirements

• Has a basic understanding of pretreatment and wet processes for coating and plating.
• Knows how to use excel to create and populate production data.
• Possesses knowledge of safe methods of handling materials and chemicals.
• Is comfortable with measurement equipment such as micrometers, pH meters, and measuring scopes.
• Has an Associate degree with 2+ years of work experience.
• Can follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimum supervision from managers and/or peers.
• Is able to move up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in electroplating metals and metallic alloys in aqueous solutions, pre-treatment, cleaning, pickling, Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu, epoxy etc., and diagnosis and failure analysis of coatings.
• Experience with wet processes for coating/plating Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu and epoxy is preferred.
• Experience with chemical titrations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the plating engineer in developing wet processes, as well as related racking and testing procedures to produce high quality coatings and plating on magnet products.
• Assisting in processing production work orders, as well as recording and reporting of data.
• Performing visual inspections, control plating thickness, and product quality.
• Maintaining proper plating bath chemistries including, performance of chemical titrations, basic controller, and measurement operations.
• Performing regular preventive maintenance work and recording and reporting equipment deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Managing storage of materials, supplies, reports, corrosion tests, data, and data analysis.
• Working with senior engineers to run experiments and help implement improvements and modifications to the plating line.
• Supporting the QC team in sampling analysis for process and product quality.

Benefits

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree