Plating Technician I

Quaker Houghton•Norfolk, VA

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. At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC) has been providing selective electroplating and anodizing services, chemical solutions and equipment for over 50 years. Recognized as the global leader, we help our customers meet their selective plating requirements.

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
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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, including dental and 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
Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
Paid time off for volunteerism
Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry