Plating Technician I

Quaker Houghton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking an Electrochemical Brush Plating Technician to perform plating on customer-owned parts and samples. The role includes in-house work or at customer sites, with emphasis on quality, safety, and meeting delivery expectations.

You will work with the SIFCO Process, assist with quoting, and design tooling to improve efficiency. Travel may be required to meet customer timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or 3–6 months related experience or equivalent.
• Requires ability to perform plating using defined processes and maintain safe work practices.
• Excellent customer interaction and communication when addressing inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrochemical brush plating using specified equipment and solutions (SIFCO Process).
• Adheres to customer purchase orders and project specifications.
• Assists with cost estimation for quoting and works with Inside Sales on technical questions.
• Designs tooling and fixtures to improve plating efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains and trouble-shoots plating equipment and work area for safety and cleanliness.
• Travels as required to meet customer delivery expectations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Performs electrochemical brush plating of customer-owned and sample parts for production, oem, repair or refurbishment. Work is carried out in-house or at a customer’s designated location.

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.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

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.