Chemical Processing Technician

Description

Summary

Responsible for passivation of stainless alloy aerospace components and chemical conversion coating of non-ferrous alloys. The Chemical Processing Technician will also be responsible for daily systems checks and chemical maintenance as well as room cleanliness and upkeep. This job requires technicians to ensure the proper safety techniques are always applied at all times. Work independently or with minimal direction from Supervisor. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and follow routers, corrective actions and other forms of written, verbal, and visual instruction. 
• Perform daily system checks/log and address as needed.
• Generates job specific certifications stating the job was completed per the applicable specifications.
• Scrutinize every facet of job and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor. 
• Perform housekeeping chores as department requirements dictate. 
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

Key Roles

• Ability to locate information / interpret work instructions and validate product conformance.
• Knowledge of the chemicals used as well as proper usage and safety.
• Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD)
• Work to standard and contributes to continuous improvement; communicates issues to team leader in a timely manner

Requirements

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Requires the use of acquired knowledge, mechanical aptitude, high school diploma or GED, and one to three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form. 
• Ability to perform the duties of the job applying basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Proficient in chemistry and its applications
• Basic computing skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, balance, walk, exhibits strong dexterity and hand eye coordination. The employee will occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, fumes and airborne particles. 

Safety and Policy Practices

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.