Senior Plating Technician – Advanced Metal Finishing

Parker; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin, Parker Chomerics division, is seeking a Plating Operator in Woburn, MA. The role involves handling hazardous chemicals, weighing materials, and performing plating operations across aluminum, copper, nickel, gold, and glass processes.

The position includes wastewater and boiler operation and a 10-hour shift from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include data entry, process monitoring, safety compliance, and cross-department communication.

Qualifications

• Must possess High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing experience required.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident Status required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand basic English required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and excellent time management skills are a necessity.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Windows.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator 2I license preferred or required to achieve while in role.
• Fireman 2nd class license preferred or required to achieve while in role.
• Powered industrial trucks (forklift license) preferred.
• Ability to stand for long durations up to 8 hours, and lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Works to a daily schedule and must meet or exceed output targets by understanding the product flow and handling procedures within the department.
• Using a computer, inputs and/or reviews data for the purpose of tracking and moving material for use in the process.
• Ensures that all chemicals and materials are weighed correctly and used in the correct sequence.
• Communicates between departments to notify others when problems arise.
• Utilize Forklift truck and hand jacks to lift and move materials to storage or work area.
• Assist Process Engineers in running chemical process evaluations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all chemical machines.
• Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately.
• Follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to mixing and disposing of chemicals; includes wearing the personal protection equipment while handling chemicals to ensure their safety. Note – Plating Associates will undergo chemical handling training prior to the start of performing these duties and will actively participate in ongoing hazardous waste and chemical handling training.
• Perform all tasks as requested and assigned by management.
• Work cross-functionally with milling team based upon business needs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Team player

Time management

Data entry

Forklift operation

Chemical handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Parker Hannifin, Parker Chomerics division, is seeking a Plating Operator in Woburn, MA. The role involves handling hazardous chemicals, weighing materials, and performing plating operations across aluminum, copper, nickel, gold, and glass processes.

The position includes wastewater and boiler operation and a 10-hour shift from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include data entry, process monitoring, safety compliance, and cross-department communication.