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Stellant Systems

Wet Lab Operator

Williamsport, PA

Most duties will be performed in the cleaning & plating room. The Wet Lab Operator will carefully handle assemblies while wearing appropriate PPE to keep parts from being fingerprinted, and prevent ...

Acme Manufacturing Co Inc

Packaging Operator

Cullman, AL · On-site

$12/hr

We are hiring entry level packaging operators to assemble and perform secondary operations on chain ... plating line. PCP can customize chain to a specific length, make specialized assemblies and ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Utica, MI · On-site

$20/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Utica, MI · On-site

$20/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Utica, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Utica, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

$20/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Utica, MI · On-site

$20/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Utica, MI · On-site

$20/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

MNP

Machine Operator Trainee

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

$20/hr

... plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work ... The Header and/or Roller Trainee is an entry-level position for candidates who is inclined to learn ...

SMS group Inc

Plater Pay Range $24-26

Osceola, AR · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

... operating overhead crane to submerge part into plating tank. * Unmask parts after removal from plating tank. * Perform housekeeping in area of responsibility (AOR) * Provide directions to entry level ...

Vishay

Photolithography Lab Operator

Fremont, CA

$20 - $23/hr

Cleaning, etching, plating and patterning substrates in both manual and semi-automated ... Prior experience working for an ISO 9000 certified company. * Entry-level position with training ...

Vishay

Photolithogaphy Lab Operator

Fremont, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Cleaning, etching, plating and patterning substrates in both manual and semi-automated ... Prior experience working for an ISO 9000 certified company. * Entry-level position with training ...

The Lee Group

General Laborer

Toano, VA

$16/hr

NOW HIRING: ENTRY-LEVEL and EXPERIENCED MANUFACTURING ROLES IN TOANO, VA! Position: Entry-Level ... Operating sandblasting equipment to clean and prep metal surfaces. * Preparing workpieces for ...

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Wet Lab Operator

Wet Lab Operator

Stellant Systems

Williamsport, PA

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Wet Lab Operator

Job Location: Williamsport, PA 

This position will work under minimal supervision and in accordance with written and oral instructions.  Most duties will be performed in the cleaning & plating room.   The Wet Lab Operator will carefully handle assemblies while wearing appropriate PPE to keep parts from being fingerprinted, and prevent operator contact with highly toxic and corrosive chemicals.  

Responsibilities
  • Perform routine chemical cleaning of components: 
    • degrease
    • acids and rinse tanks
    • alkaline cleaning tanks
    • ultrasonic rinses
  • Note: at times this requires lifting of component baskets of weights up to 40 pounds
  • Calculate component plating area using actual part or drawing.
  • Electroplate components by adjusting to specified voltages and currents to yield desired thicknesses.
  • Inspect plating thickness as specified using XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence).
  • Replenish chemicals in baths in accordance with laboratory analysis to maintain required concentrations.
  • Wear appropriate PPE at all times in cleaning & plating room and the laboratory.
  • Document work activities in both computer and paper logs.
  • Maintain work area in clean / orderly manner.
  • Maintain barcode accuracy at 100%
  • Coordinate with other staff on status of in-process activities
  • Inspect/PM equipment as specified.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma required
  • Prior experience with industrial chemicals preferred.
  • Post-secondary coursework in chemistry desired
  • Able to perform mathematical calculations. 
  • Good mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
  • Good organizational skills, and able to give and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Able to read mechanical drawings / blueprints.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

 

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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