Plating Chemistry Lab Tech — Analysis & Maintenance

Valence Surface Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Laboratory Technician to serve as the primary chemist for plating chem-lab, supporting chemical maintenance of cleaning, activation, and plating tanks through analysis and controlled additions.

The role involves performing titrations, pH measurements, ICP-based concentration analysis, and Hull cell testing, while ensuring safety and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Executes chemical titrations on plating, activation, and cleaning baths.
• Basic knowledge of Hazardous waste and Hazardous materials management
• Basic theory and practical knowledge of daily lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs pH measurements on plating, activation, and cleaning baths.
• Measures specific gravity of plating baths as required per define schedule.
• Performs concentration measurement by the means of ICP.
• Executes Hull cell testing as required per define schedule.
• Ensures safe practices (jointly safe department).
• Provides support with chemical inventory.
• Execute chemical process maintenance activities such as carbon treatment, dummy plate, etc.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Titrations

pH measurements

Hazardous materials handling

Safety awareness

Kaizen/Continuous improvement

5S

Team collaboration

Tools

ICP

Hull cell tester

pH meters

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Laboratory Technician to serve as the primary chemist for plating chem-lab, supporting chemical maintenance of cleaning, activation, and plating tanks through analysis and controlled additions.

The role involves performing titrations, pH measurements, ICP-based concentration analysis, and Hull cell testing, while ensuring safety and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and inventory management.