What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
Job Title: Chemist / Special Process Engineer / Plating Technician
Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic Machining Operations Center/Manufacturing Engineering Team. As part of this collaborative team you will contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of special processes for ultraprecision machined components. Your work will involve maintaining all aspects of the chemistry plating line to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
Performance Expectations
- Daily - Monitors operation of plating line equipment and chemical solutions in tanks
- Weekly - Validates chemical solutions in tanks are within specification via titration and pH measurement
- Tri-Weekly - Validates plating line process is within specification by running test panels
Working Conditions and Environment
- Manufacturing environment - Exposure to production equipment PPE such as goggles and steel toed shoes required
- Chemistry environment - Exposure to hazardous chemicals PPE such as respirators lab coats goggles etc. required
- Manipulates 55 gal. drums
Major Chemical Hazards
- Iridite 14-2 - Heavy metals hexavalent chromium strong acid
- Isoprep 188 - Hexavalent chromium strong acid
- Acid Pickle - Concentrated nitric acid hydrofluoric acid
- Isoprep 35 - Caustic
Continuous Improvement
- Works with facilities towards getting the DI recirculating water system operational
- Works with facilities on improvements that can be made towards the plating line
Skills & Qualifications
Must have:
• 3 years Chemistry lab experience
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 3 years experience with handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals
• 3 years experience with plating, painting, and coating lines
• 3 years experience conducting titrations and pH measurements
Nice to have:
• Familiarity with MIL-DTL-5541F (Type I Class 1A and Type I Class 3), ASTM-B117 (Salt Fog Testing), FED-STD-141 (Adhesion Testing)
• Experience with:
o Preparing hazardous chemical solutions on a large scale
o Validating chemical solutions via titration and pH measurement
o Running test panels to validate plating line process
o Monitoring production equipment such as pumps, heating elements, tank liners, etc.
o Maintaining and upkeeping pH probes
o Ordering chemicals/materials
o Logging chemicals used
o Monitoring DI water system
o Disposes of chemical waste properly
o Maintains cleanliness of plating tanks
o Paint processes and specifications, including MIL-PRF-85285
o Collaborating with production operations team on plating line needs
o Collaborating with facilities maintenance teams on plating line needs
o Providing guidance to and working with quality and manufacturing engineers on plating process
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $56.65 - $56.65/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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