Chemical Process Technician II: Plating Mastery & Insights

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.; La Fox (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in La Fox, IL is seeking a Chemical Process Technician II to plate, treat, and inspect components in a regulated plating environment. The role requires handling hazardous solutions, maintaining documentation, and supporting wastewater treatment operations.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and equipment maintenance, with shifts from 11am to 7:30pm and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and compliance with ISO-9001 standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in plating and cleaning operation.
• Must have copper, nickel, and silver plating experience.
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems is very desirable.
• Must be safety oriented with hazardous waste and chemical training.

Responsibilities

• Plate, clean, and treat components per instructions; may train others.
• Maintain written records of operations per supervisor and ISO-9001 guidelines.
• Assist in writing of new parts processing instructions.
• Mix chemicals and solutions according to written documentation.
• Operate measuring equipment to inspect work by measurement, appearance or gauging.
• Move and manage chemical supplies and hazardous waste in containers up to 55 gallons.
• Make adjustments to equipment to ensure product quality.
• Write work orders for equipment maintenance/repair.
• Analyze process solutions and make additions as required by chemical analysis.
• Assist with wastewater treatment monitoring and controls.
• Follow safety policies and housekeeping practices.

Skills

Plating experience

Safety awareness

Math skills

Hazardous waste handling

Education

Degreed individual preferred

Tools

Gauges

Plating equipment

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in La Fox, IL is seeking a Chemical Process Technician II to plate, treat, and inspect components in a regulated plating environment. The role requires handling hazardous solutions, maintaining documentation, and supporting wastewater treatment operations.

The position emphasizes safety, quality, and equipment maintenance, with shifts from 11am to 7:30pm and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and compliance with ISO-9001 standards.