Platinum Plating - Chemical Process Operator 1st shift

Job Title

This role is responsible for the operation and supporting activities surrounding a particular coating process.

The primary equipment will be operated through HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and a series of switches, push-buttons, and other interactive control points. Successful Operators will be capable to produce the required amount of product in a defined period while ensuring all EHS and Quality requirements are continuously satisfied. The Operator will be required to work as part of a team with Operations Support, Engineering, Maintenance, and Management personnel. Some overtime will be required on occasion to meet production and project schedules. Limited travel may be required in support of training program. Operators will be provided the opportunity to progress within the role as defined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform complex and multi-level tasks from procedures and work instructions defining the tasks.
• Maintain timely and accurate record keeping using provided tools including digital and handwritten data entry and notes.
• Maintain 100% compliance with PPE requirements while operating equipment and/or performing supporting operations, includes ensuring your PPE is functioning properly prior to starting a task.
• Participate and adhere to all Cpex initiatives (5S, TPM, SW, VM, etc) introduced into the process cell.
• Effectively operate within a 'Fixed Process' environment with strong compliance (FAA, AS 9100) requirements governing product integrity.
• Effectively identify and communicate non-standard situations including EHS and Product Integrity concerns.
• Expected to follow best practice guidelines with respect to product and raw material handling requirements necessary in a high vacuum coating environment.
• Complete periodic TPM activities (Checklists) in support of assigned processes and equipment.
• Responsible to review your own work for completeness and quality compliance. Examples of typical reviews:
• reviewing and interpreting electronic data logs or trending charts at the HMIs,
• manually measuring critical process outputs like part weights, surface roughness and physical dimensions,
• visually identifying surface imperfections against standards,
• confirming values from analog or digital gauges and displays incorporated into the equipment.
• Operate support equipment (pre/post coating). Examples of equipment types:
• abrasive blasting systems,
• parts washers and/or aqueous cleaning lines,
• high temperature ovens and furnaces,
• material handling equipment,
• surface enhancement equipment,
• Masking of critical to quality demarcation lines with various styles of maskants
• Support Coater Operators by performing
• part loading/unloading,
• fixture assembly/disassembly,
• Maintaining metal coating fixtures for use in coater which includes visually verifying condition, removing residual coatings, and removing any contamination that may have affected the fixtures.
• Support the process team to complete standard rebuild and material loading tasks (i.e., Turn Arounds).
• Expect punctual and accurate time keeping for tasks performed in accordance with site Direct Labor recording standards.
• Cross training in other coating process areas as needed to support production requirements. Will be required to complete the training program for each process prior to performed assignments in that area
• Perform equipment start up and shut down operations in a safe and efficient manner. Includes recovery from unexpected shutdowns (i.e., power outage).
• Operate the EP module system and supporting equipment for production cycles.
• Able to monitor and evaluate critical support systems for non-standard conditions and communicate issues to Supervisors, Engineering, and Maintenance teams. Examples of critical systems include:
• Rectifier settings and controls.
• Heater alarm settings and controls.
• Flow control settings and controls
• pH monitoring with meter
• Ventilation monitors and scrubber alarms.
• Filtration systems
• DI water monitoring systems.
• Verification of proper Cathode rail assembly using amp meter.
• Chemical additions to plating solution based on lab analysis and interpretation.
• Quality checks using various measurement tools (XRF, Scale, magnification lamp, etc).
• Perform standard equipment rebuilds and material reloads (Turn Arounds).
• Make real-time process adjustments (within the limits of the fixed process) based on feedback from previous coating cycles (i.e., coating time adjustments based on weight gain outputs, rectifier current setting based on visual observations of the deposit, temperature, and flow sensor outputs).
• Cross training to operate other coating process equipment as needed to support production requirements. Will be required to complete the training program for each equipment prior to operating.
• Support maintenance activities involving standard rebuilds of plating systems (i.e. Cathode bars, Anode bars, pump filtrations system replacement, solution treatment, etc.)
• Support Engineering activities with respect to NPI and CI programs where non-standard Engineering work instructions are employed.
• Actively participate in Tier meetings and attend Process Team project meetings as requested.

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.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• At least 2 years' experience working in a production manufacturing environment preferred.
• Additional Education, Training, Certifications, or Licenses that are applicable will be considered and may be used to supersede either of the other two requirements.

Language Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence either in digital or handwritten formats.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, engineers, and co-workers.

Mathematical Skills and Scientific Principles:

• Required to perform basic mathematical functions with decimals, fractions, or percentages.
• Convert numbers from scientific notation to decimal form.
• Convert units of measurement between English and Metric systems.
• Basic understanding of common scientific principles like fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and energy is a plus.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined individual that thrives in a hands-on, demanding environment with little direct supervision once assignments are handed out.
• Thrives as an individual contributor and a team player in some instances.
• Open and accepting to changes in work scope and/or procedures to meet CI and productivity initiatives.
• May be required to operate of forklift and/or crane (training provided).

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.

• Climb stairs multiple times during a shift
• Possess the manual dexterity to build or assemble small components with hand / pneumatic tools.
• Some repetitive motions are required to perform these tasks (i.e., turning a wrench, cutting wire).
• Lift floor to waist level 35 lbs.
• Lift waist to shoulder level 35 lbs.
• Carry on shop floor 35 lbs.
• Some job functions will require wearing a SAR (Supplied-Air Respirator) while performing some tasks.
• Must be able to satisfy vision criteria including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and see color