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Job Title: Chemical Process Technician II

Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Type: Full time

Job Description Cleans, treats and plates a variety of components. Inspects work with gauges, scales and visual inspection. Employee prepares, maintains and properly disposes of hazardous solutions according to RCRA guidelines. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs regular maintenance on plating department baths and waste processing tanks. Monitors and analyzes baths.

Job Responsibilities: 

Essential Job Functions:

• Plates, cleans, and treats components in accordance with verbal or written process instructions and is required to teach the plating process to other employees.
• Keeps written documentation and records of various operations as required by the supervisor and ISO-9001 guidelines.
• Assists supervisor in writing of new parts processing instruction.
• Mixes chemicals and solutions according to written documentation.
• Operate material and plating analyzing equipment to inspect work by measurement, appearance or gauging.
• Moves and maintains chemical supplies and hazardous waste in containers of up to 55 gallon sizes.
• Makes necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure quality products.
• Writes work orders when plating equipment requires maintenance/repair.
• Analyzes process solutions, and makes additions as required by chemical analysis.
• Assist on wastewater treatment monitors and controls.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• During idle times, fills in for other departments as needed.
• Aqueous degreasing operations as required.

 Supervisory Requirements: None

Qualification Requirements: Good math skills, ability to understand and implement safe chemical handling. 3-5 years’ experience in plating and cleaning operation. Must have copper, nickel, and silver plating experience. Experience with wastewater treatment systems is very desirable as well as knowing chemical and material processes. Must be safety oriented in this position with previous hazardous waste and chemical training. 

Working Environment: Works with hazardous substances (chemical waste, acids, caustics, cyanides and toxic substances). Must wear all required protective clothing, boots and other safety equipment as required. Extended periods of standing. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. Must be safety oriented in this position with previous Hazardous waste and chemical training. Degreed individual preferred.

About Richardson Electronics: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com. 

Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high-performing operation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment 

Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals. Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

*Must be authorized to work in the US.

Required postings:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

Invitation to Self-Identify https://www.rell.com/webfoo/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Invitation-to-Self-Identify.pdf 

Pay Range: $24-29 per hour plus incentive

Benefits: Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD), an employee assistance program (EAP), smoking cessation support, weight management program, pet insurance, LifeLock identity protection, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. Additionally, we provide generous vacation time, sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and work-life balance.