Plating Technician

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 worlds 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.

Whats 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
• Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

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 customers designated location.

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 401k 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, veterans 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.

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