Plating technician Westfield ma

Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.) Experience required: 1 Years Education level: High school or equivalent Job function: Production Industry: Chemicals Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

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The Plating System Technician role focuses on the maintenance, enhancements, and continual improvements for the Plating Line work center & and associated systems (e.g., Castion/Waste treatment systems) (link removed)>

Examples of Duties:

Tank Chemistry maintenance: Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) for quality and productivity

Various chemistry lab work

Daily monitoring and readings logging, analysis and actions as needed

Plating Rack PM

Overall plating machine PM

Daily/Weekly and other periodic inspections. Develop and maintain checklist of items to be inspected or testing along with the schedule and the work to that schedule. Take action on any findings.

Plating Issue Root Cause Analysis/Corrective action

CastION evaporation system operation

Waste treatment filter press operation

Ion Bed maintenance - e.g., regeneration

Boiler operator

General maintenance outside of the overall Plating systems - as needed

Job description

Overall operation of the waste treatment systems working directly with the plating department as the primary customer

Interpreting meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine and make operational adjustments to processes

Maintaining operations logs and recording meter and gauge readings, subsequently making adjustments as indicated

Checking machinery and equipment for malfunctions

Conducting regular preventive maintenance, repairs, cleaning, painting, and overhauls of machinery and equipment, including alarms

Compiling information on daily operator readings, chemical usages, field results, operator observations, chemical and equipment inventory, equipment history, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance to consequently update, input to computerized data bases, and review for optimization of operations and maintenance records

Accepting chemical deliveries to ensure all off-loading is performed to all safety standards and other regulations

Adhering to waste control requirements

Maintaining a clean and orderly treatment plant

Operating hand tools, power tools, and machinery in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of a wide variety of specialized wastewater plant collection, conveying and treatment equipment

Conducting site inspections of operations

Operating, monitoring, and maintaining chemical-feed equipment

Making routine laboratory tests at various stages of treatment in accordance with standardized procedures and adds treatment materials as required

Maintaining spare parts, chemical, and tool inventories

Performing all related duties to the operation and maintenance of the facility including but not limited to: painting, cleaning, calibrating, preventative maintenance, record keeping, ordering and purchasing supplies

Assisting in project planning, maintenance, and equipment upgrades

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required

One-year certificate from college or technical school; 1+ year experience and/or training in the related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Write routine reports and correspondence

Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Proven track record of original thinking and creativity with a proclivity to generate ideas and innovative approaches

Strong mathematical skills including an ability to calculate percentages, volume, proportions, etc.

Problem-solving and reasoning abilities

Plumbing and maintenance skills

Familiarity and comfort with technology and a working knowledge of the Internet, inventory and manufacturing software programs, Excel

Physical demands:

Standing, walking, reaching required frequently

Occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling required

Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds

Occasional team/partner-lift of up to 100 pounds

Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth-perception vision required at all times

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of this position.

Work environment:

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and a higher noise level; PPE is provided by the Company

Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions

Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals