Electroplating Technician

Technical Job Functions

• Performs chemical analysis including (AAS, X-ray, fluorescence, titration, etc.) on both plating bathes and waste plant's discharge.
• Prepares institutes and sustains procedures and controls for all processes employed in the plating lab.
• Possesses knowledge of plating and related processes.
• Ensures safe operation of all surface-finishing processes.
• Develop, perform, and interpret test analysis and results to evaluate chemical processes related to the production processes in the plating room.
• Train personnel in the proper setup and process procedures to clean and plate using the correct plating methods, correct measuring devices/techniques, process control methods, etc.
• Manages waste streams and effectively treats and stores hazardous waste that is accumulated from the plating process.
• Observes established safe working and housekeeping procedures, promptly corrects hazardous situations.
• Participates in and take proactive roles in ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification.
• Monitors process operating parameters and corrects deviations from established set points.
• Revises process work instructions as needed. Writes new work instructions to support process changes or improvements as necessary.
• Performs hands-on surface finishing operations; processes and prioritizes all work orders per documented procedures.

* Assume other projects and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

* Regular and predictable attendance is presumed to be an essential function of all employment.

* Reports directly to Process Engineer-Electroplating. Will provide direction to plating operators. Extensive contact with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Purchasing and Quality Assurance personnel. Has contact with outside vendors and customers.

* The position is accountable for efficient operation and process development of all plating and cleaning operations within the factory.

* Must independently make complex bath and process adjustments and train others in proper procedures. Team performance measures are directly impacted by actions.

* Employee is responsible for the generation, labeling, storage, and other general management of hazardous waste. Employee requires "Hazardous Waste Management Training" once per year in accordance with Minn. R. 7045.0292.

* "Employee is responsible for offering hazardous waste for shipment": employee requires "Department of Transportation Shippers Training" DOT once every three years in accordance with 40 CFR 172.700-704.

* Employee works with chemicals that require respirator use per Respiratory Protection Program.