Summary

Processes parts through electroplating lines, including loading, unloading, and inspecting parts for quality, while ensuring safe chemical handling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Rack, clean, and immerse parts in plating solutions
• Verify plating times, metals, and specifications
• Load/unload plating barrels and visually inspect parts
• Operate various plating lines and equipment
• Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals
• Maintain accurate part counts and quality checks
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 months in a similar position.
• Must pass appropriate testing to advance in the ABC program.

Physical

• Long periods of standing; frequent walking.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling required.
• Frequent lifting of up to 30 lbs; occasionally handling small parts.
• High finger dexterity and grip strength needed.
• PPE includes safety glasses, gloves, and apron when handling chemicals.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a lab environment with constant exposure to sulfuric and nitric, aluminum, copper, and gold. Constant exposure to sulfuric and nitric acid, aluminum, copper, and gold. Frequent lifting and machine handling. Proper PPE is required.

Competencies

Knowledge

• General understanding of plating line operations and material handling.
• Familiarity with basic chemistry concepts related to metal finishing.
• Knowledge of equipment safety and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow specifications for timing, current, and part quality.

Skills

• Ability to consistently follow plating procedures and specifications.
• Time management for processing multiple jobs accurately.
• Basic mechanical and manual handling skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with coworkers.

Abilities

• Physical stamina and hand coordination for plating duties.
• Ability to lift, grip, and position small parts consistently.
• Visual focus to detect part quality issues.
• Multitasking in a dynamic production setting.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [email protected]or at 417-866-2322.