Chemical Plating Technician II – Process & Wastewater

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in Illinois is seeking a Chemical Process Technician II for a full-time evening shift (11am–7:30pm). You will plate, clean, and treat components, monitor baths, and support compliance with safety and ISO-9001 standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in plating, copper/nickel/silver experience, and strong math skills. Training and safe handling of hazardous materials are essential, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plating and cleaning operation experience
• Must have copper, nickel, and silver plating experience
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems desirable
• Must be safety oriented with hazardous waste and chemical training

Responsibilities

• Plates, cleans, and treats components according to process instructions; teach plating to others
• Keeps written documentation and records per supervisor and ISO-9001
• Assists supervisor in writing new parts processing instructions
• Mixes chemicals and solutions according to documentation
• Operates plating analysis equipment to inspect work by measurement, appearance, or gauging
• Moves and maintains chemical supplies and hazardous waste in containers up to 55 gallons
• Makes adjustments to equipment to ensure quality products
• Writes work orders when plating equipment requires maintenance/repair
• Analyzes process solutions and makes additions as required by chemical analysis
• Assists on wastewater treatment monitors and controls
• Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards and housekeeping

Skills

Plating operations

Hazardous waste handling

Math skills

Tools

Plating analysis equipment

Wastewater treatment equipment

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in Illinois is seeking a Chemical Process Technician II for a full-time evening shift (11am–7:30pm). You will plate, clean, and treat components, monitor baths, and support compliance with safety and ISO-9001 standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in plating, copper/nickel/silver experience, and strong math skills. Training and safe handling of hazardous materials are essential, with opportunities for growth.