Wet Lab Operator Stellant Systems

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Wet Lab Operator to work in the cleaning and plating room under minimal supervision. You will handle assemblies with PPE to prevent fingerprints and avoid contact with toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities include chemical cleaning, alkaline and ultrasonic processes, plating, thickness inspection by XRF, and maintaining documentation. Lifting up to 40–50 pounds, adhering to safety protocols, and coordinating with staff are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Post-secondary coursework in chemistry desired.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical cleaning of components: degrease acids and rinse tanks?
• Alkaline cleaning tanks
• Ultrasonic rinses
• Note: lifting of component baskets up to 40 pounds
• Calculate component plating area using actual part or drawing
• Electroplate components by adjusting voltages and currents to yield desired thicknesses
• Inspect plating thickness using XRF
• Replenish chemicals in baths to maintain concentrations
• Wear PPE at all times in cleaning and plating room and lab
• Document work activities in computer and paper logs
• Maintain work area in clean/orderly manner
• Maintain barcode accuracy at 100%
• Coordinate with other staff on status of in-process activities
• Inspect/PM equipment as specified
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Reading blueprints

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Diploma

Chemistry coursework

Job description

Job Title: Wet Lab Operator

Job Location: Williamsport, PA

This position will work under minimal supervision and in accordance with written and oral instructions. Most duties will be performed in the cleaning & plating room. The Wet Lab Operator will carefully handle assemblies while wearing appropriate PPE to keep parts from being fingerprinted, and prevent operator contact with highly toxic and corrosive chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical cleaning of components:degrease
• acids and rinse tanks
• alkaline cleaning tanks
• ultrasonic rinses
• Note: at times this requires lifting of component baskets of weights up to 40 pounds
• Calculate component plating area using actual part or drawing.
• Electroplate components by adjusting to specified voltages and currents to yield desired thicknesses.
• Inspect plating thickness as specified using XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence).
• Replenish chemicals in baths in accordance with laboratory analysis to maintain required concentrations.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times in cleaning & plating room and the laboratory.
• Document work activities in both computer and paper logs.
• Maintain work area in clean / orderly manner.
• Maintain barcode accuracy at 100%
• Coordinate with other staff on status of in-process activities
• Inspect/PM equipment as specified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Prior experience with industrial chemicals preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in chemistry desired
• Able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Good mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Good organizational skills, and able to give and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to read mechanical drawings / blueprints.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).