Chemical Operator/Solution Control (3rd 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.

This is a 3rd shift position, 11pm - 7:30am Sunday through Friday morning.

Training is on 1st shift up to 90 days. 7am - 3:30pm.

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

• Maintain established chemical limits for plating tanks
• Transfer & add chemicals to buckets and tanks/baths based on schedule
• Change filters and anodes based on schedule
• Dump, clean and replace 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
• Consistently completes scheduled tasks within focus area
• Inspect tanks daily to ensure no leaks, tanks are topped off to a specified level
• Identify and correct out of tolerance results as applicable
• Maintain 5s/Lean concepts established company-wide & by department
• Communicate equipment failures to maintenance technicians and affected personnel
• Independently troubleshoot simple tank issues
• Conduct simple chemical testing in support of production processes
• Effectively communicate test nonconformities to supervisors and affected personnel
• Use and calibrate standard testing equipment
• Consistently and accurately document chemical usage
• 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 wastewater 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.