Chemical Operator Lab Technician (2nd shift)

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is a leading service provider for plated coatings. We serve a diversified customer base including aerospace, medical, large equipment and more. In business since 1918, we are seeking long-term employees to join our team. Conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton. Hohman Plating offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Life, 401K match, Bonus and more.

Training on 1st shift 7am-3:30pm up to 60-90 days. ($20.00)

2nd shift hours are 3pm - 11:30pm Monday through Friday. ($3.00 shift premium)

Summary Of Job

Provide support to the production department by maintaining the chemistry quality to designed engineering standards for our plating tanks at Hohman Plating.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains established chemical limits for plating tanks
• Transfer & add chemicals to buckets and tanks/baths based on schedule
• Change filters and anodes based on schedule
• Dumps, cleans and replaces chemicals in tanks/baths
• Wear and maintain proper PPE as defined by department
• Adequate computer skills for data entry and electronic sign off (Microsoft Office Skills)
• Load and unload materials using forklift
• Make-up temporary tanks for special processes
• Be responsible for completing all scheduled items within plating cell
• Inspect tanks/baths daily to ensure no leaks, tanks are topped off to a specified level
• Identify out of tolerance readings and notify Lab Supervisor of any out of specification results
• Maintain 5s/Lean concepts established company-wide & by department
• Perform weekly scheduled audits of 5’s within Solution Control Departments
• Maintain equipment: by inspections before and after use and generating repair work orders as needed
• Ability to communicate and perform in a fast paced team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Education, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; prior experience with chemical solutions, fluid handling systems or waste water treatment systems preferred; must have strong problem solving abilities with a focus on attention to detail; must pass forklift certification.
  
  
  

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or examine parts; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; use stairs; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dangerous chemicals, including exposure to fumes or airborne particles below OSHA permissible limits. Frequently exposed to high heat and humid conditions. Employee will be frequently exposed to loud sounds, below the OSHA permissible limits.

Hohman Plating, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.