Objective:
The Laboratory Technician is the primary chemist for the Plating Chem-Lab. The main objective of this position is to collaborate in the chemical maintenance of the cleaning, activation, and plating tanks by the means of chemical analysis, and chemical additions as required.
Also, to provide support to other departments such as EHS, or production by the execution of requested non-planned activities.
Performance:
Knows and performs following good safety guidelines and practices to assure accident/incident-free work execution.
- Understands and executes chemical analysis such as titrations.
- Basic knowledge of Hazardous waste and Hazardous materials management
- Basic knowledge regarding chemical lab instrumentation and labware
- Basic theory and practical knowledge of the daily lab operations.
- Follows the procedures as required, and provides feedback for process improvement purposes.
Daily activities:
Executes chemical titrations on plating, activation, and cleaning baths based on the define analysis schedule.
- Executes pH measurements on plating, activation, and cleaning baths based on the define schedule.
- Executes specific gravity on plating baths as required per define schedule.
- Performs concentration measurement by the means of ICP
- Executes Hull cell testing as required per define schedule.
- Ensure safe practices (jointly safe department)
- Provides support with chemical inventory
- Execute chemical process maintenance activities such as carbon treatment, dummy plate, etc.
Makes chemical additions to maintain plating, activation, and cleaning tanks within pre-defined working parameters.
Safety & Continuous improvement:
Support on 5S’s culture (deployment and maintenance)
- Provides feedback by communicating improvement opportunities
- Participates in Kaizen events as required.
- Abides to state, Federal and OSHA regulations
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Perform chemical titrations and analyses
- Measure pH and specific gravity of baths
- Operate ICP for concentration measurements
- Perform Hull cell testing
- Basic knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous materials management
- Basic knowledge of chemical lab instrumentation and labware
- Knowledge of daily lab operations and procedures
- Support chemical inventory management
- Execute chemical process maintenance activities (e.g., carbon treatment, dummy plating)
- Adhere to safety practices and applicable state, federal, and OSHA regulations
- Participate in 5S and Kaizen continuous improvement activities
What We Do
From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.
