Plating Technician

Quaker Houghton; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Health and life insurance (including dental and vision)

Flexible spending accounts

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

A leading industrial company located in East Windsor, Connecticut seeks candidates for a plating position. Responsibilities include utilizing proper equipment, assisting in cost preparation, and maintaining equipment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience. The role requires physical capabilities, including lifting up to 100 pounds, and ensures adherence to safety and cleanliness in the work environment. Competitive benefits are offered, including health, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in plating work and related fields preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50-100 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform plating work using specified equipment and solutions.
• Prepare accurate costs for the Quoting process.
• Design and create tooling for effective plating.
• Works with Inside Sales to help resolve customer technical questions.
• Designs and fabricates tooling and fixtures to enable efficient plating.
• Maintains equipment in working order and identifies maintenance needs.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area following company procedures.
• Follows all policies, department procedures and job instructions.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional customer relations.
• Travels as required to meet customer delivery expectations.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Three to six months related experience and/or training

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Performs plating work utilizing appropriate equipment and solutions as defined by the SIFCO Process.
• Adheres to all specifications as detailed on customer purchase orders.
• Assists Contract Service Manager in preparing accurate costs for the Quoting process.
• Works with Inside Sales to help resolve customer technical questions.
• Designs and makes tooling and fixtures to facilitate efficient and effective plating.
• Maintains equipment in working order, identifies items needing maintenance and repair.
• Maintains work area to assure safe and clean work environment.
• Follows all company policies, department procedures and job-specific work instructions.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional customer relations when interacting with customer representatives.
• Travels as required to meet customer delivery expectations.

Essential Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis

This position also qualifies for full benefits. Quaker Houghton offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees including a 401(k) plan (with matching), paid time off, health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance programs, and short-term and long-term disability.

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.