Lab Technician

Looking for a job where you can use your experience in quality management? Want to work with a company that has been in existence for over 60 years and values its employees? MPC Plating may have an opportunity for you.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Located in Brooklyn, Ohio, MPC Plating was founded as a metal plating operation. Branching out into plastic plating in 1985, MPC now plates exclusively on plastics. MPC has remained a one-stop job shop plater, investing in work-class equipment and developing a team capable of producing products that meet the demanding specifications that our customers require in the Automotive, Appliance, Heavy Truck, and Medical Industries.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), flexible spending account, paid time off, paid holidays, and long-term disability.

We have one (1) immediate opening for full-time Plating Lab Technician(s) on 1st Shift: M-F 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Plating Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of all parts produced by the automatic plating line by properly analyzing chemicals and monitoring the plating process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemistry testing to include: acid/salt titrations, pH, weights density, temperature in process.
• Enter test results in the computer and filing.
• Calibrate pH probe.
• Get wet sample for testing.
• Do inventory on chemicals.
• Label out dated chemicals.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications 

• Ability to write and read reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively.
• Is dependable in attendance
• Must be able to work periodic overtime, at times on short notice with willingness to work all shifts.
• Must be able to work to work well with other associates and follow all company rules, regulations and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, solution maintenance, basic chemistry, basic plating on plastic training, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Prior plating on plastics or metals experience is preferred but not required 

MPC Plating is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.   All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.