Foundry Lab Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Operate an automated plating line. The production of loading and unloading of plating racks; packaging plated parts and work from detailed instructions regarding the input of proper programming for the control of the automated processing. Work closely with Lab Technician to maintain standards in both the chemical and treatment applications with the plating system.
2. Package plated product into provided dunnage and/or containers.
3. Visually inspect parts to verify conformity to quality requirements. Check plating thickness at established frequencies. Perform plating adhesion tests as needed.
4. Waste-Water Treatment - Perform a variety of tasks to assure proper operation of the waste-water treatment facilities. This will include waste-water treatment duties that effect the cleaning and maintenance as stated in the work instructions.
5. The job requires this candidate to prepare orders to both arrival and departure with proper identification and packaging.  This includes preliminary procedures within the neighboring cells (e.g. from the Mill, Detail, Foundry or Forge) to ensure no contamination exists.
6. Knowledge and skill in operation of straighteners, cleaners, and sanders required.
7. Requires working closely with Lab Technician to maintain standards in both the chemical and treatment applications with the plating system. Responsible for daily checks to verify system is operating to standard and to inform Lab Technician of any discrepancies.
8. Assist maintenance in problem detection and remedy. 
9. Inventory control is vital; work with computers as needed and the utilization of bar coding along with other technology available to increase the efficiency of the process.
10. Responsibility will include the process of cleaning the membrane as well as transfer chemicals from barrels received to smaller tanks as necessary
11. The job requires this candidate to prepare orders to both arrival and departure with proper identification and packaging.  This includes preliminary procedures within the neighboring cells (e.g. from the Mill, Detail, Foundry or Forge) to ensure no contamination exists.  Knowledge and skill in operation of straighteners, cleaners, and sanders required.

PREREQUISITES:

 This will include specialized training in working with chemicals, waste-water treatment, and machines associated with this area of operation.   College education desired but not a prerequisite.  Familiarity with Microsoft Office will help as this job requires working with spreadsheets and other computerized functions. 

 The test will include computer knowledge and a variety of mathematical problem solving.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six to twelve months related experience and/or training.

  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with the use of jib cranes and other moving and lifting devices.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the employee’s responsibility to properly utilize all required safety equipment and apparel at all times.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to loud continuous noise, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Detect quantity discrepancies, defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to proper supervision. Will complete data transactions where necessary. Perform changing lubrication, cleaning and maintenance of equipment when necessary. Will maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times. A working knowledge of all job-related Quality Management System operating procedures and work instructions is required.

 All safety guidelines must be followed. Wear and maintain all safety equipment and clothing. Understand and apply proper handling of related plating chemicals. Report any and all problems to supervision.