Flex Etcher: Precision Wet Etching Technician (All Shifts)

Tech Etch, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

20 vacation days

Holidays 10 days

Health Coverage

FSAs

401(k) with company match

Wellness Incentive Program

EAP

Tuition Assistance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Tech Etch, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Flex Etcher to join our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-shift teams in Plymouth, MA. You will perform manual wet chemical tank and conveyor etching on panel substrates, and be cross-trained on plating processes to support high-quality production.

Responsibilities include measuring panel dimensions, documenting process data, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while meeting strict customer specifications and throughput targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in wet chemical etching, plating, or related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read written instructions clearly and write legibly for accurate documentation.
• Quality-driven mindset with keen attention to detail - ensuring each panel meets specifications before moving downstream.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to learn new processes (e.g., plating).
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask under tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills - able to report measurements, log trends, and escape issues clearly.
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to help peers and adapt to changing production needs.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following all environmental, health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Execute wet chemical tank and conveyor etching per standard work instructions to meet specs.
• Read and apply traveler notes for material-specific etch depths.
• Measure panel dimensions and surface conditions using gauges to verify conformance.
• Document measurements and process parameters on worksheets and traveler review sheets.
• Fixture and process panels through tanks and conveyors, ensuring proper alignment.
• Cross-train for plating processes and support plating operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and dispose of chemical waste per regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on etch equipment per checklist.
• Meet or exceed production throughput targets with minimal supervision.
• Communicate issues to Lead or Supervisor promptly.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership on improvements.

Skills

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Thickness gauges

Job description

Tech Etch, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Flex Etcher to join our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-shift teams in Plymouth, MA. You will perform manual wet chemical tank and conveyor etching on panel substrates, and be cross-trained on plating processes to support high-quality production.

Responsibilities include measuring panel dimensions, documenting process data, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while meeting strict customer specifications and throughput targets.