Plating Technician I

Quaker Houghton • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs electrochemical brush plating of customer-owned and sample parts for production, oem, repair or refurbishment. Work is carried out in-house or at a customer’s designated location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit.

Responsibilities

• Performs plating work utilizing appropriate equipment and solutions as defined by the SIFCO Process.
• Adheres to all specifications as detailed on customer purchase orders.
• Assists Contract Service Manager in preparing accurate costs for the Quoting process.
• Works with Inside Sales to help resolve customer technical questions.
• Designs and makes tooling and fixtures to facilitate efficient and effective plating.
• Maintains equipment in working order, identifies items needing maintenance and repair.
• Maintains work area to assure safe and clean work environment.
• Follows all company policies, department procedures and job-specific work instructions.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional customer relations when interacting with customer representatives.
• Travels as required to meet customer delivery expectations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan (with matching)
• Paid time off
• Health and life insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
• Employee assistance programs
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Parental Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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