Plating Technician - SIFCO Process & Tooling Support

Quaker Houghton; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a plating technician to perform plating operations in accordance with the SIFCO Process and customer specifications. You will assist with quoting costs and work with Inside Sales to resolve technical questions while maintaining safe work practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or 3–6 months of related experience. Some travel may be required to meet delivery expectations at customer sites.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.