Summary

Performs preventative maintenance tasks on electroplating equipment, maintains solutions through chemical analysis and adjustments, ensuring quality control, compliance, and proper handling of hazardous materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean electroplating equipment
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Maintain and clean chemical storage areas and lab equipment
• Perform pH checks, metal concentration tests, and Hull cell analysis
• Make chemical adjustments based on testing results
• Prepare lab solutions and perform volumetric titrations
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• 1-year certificate in Chemistry or related field OR
• 3 to 6 months experience as a lab technician OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass appropriate testing to advance in the ABC program.

Physical

• Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting
• Frequent bending, gripping, and use of lab tools
• Regular use of handheld measuring devices
• Lifts 0–30 lbs. frequently; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• PPE includes safety glasses, gloves, and apron

Shift: First Shift (Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm)

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a climate controlled, well-ventilated lab environment with routine handling of lab chemicals (e.g., nitric/sulfuric acid, copper, gold). Involves handling of hazardous waste in compliance with federal regulations.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and equipment safety.
• Strong Understanding of chemical solutions and plating chemistry.
• Proficient in titrations, pH balance, and spectrometry readings.
• Familiarity with chemical storage practices and labeling compliance.

Skills

• Mechanical and electrical skills.
• Provide preventive maintenance and work procedures.
• Skilled in chemical handling, titration, and sample testing.
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment.
• Competent in using lab instruments and managing chemical documentation.

Abilities

• Arm-hand steadiness and manual precision with lab tools.
• Near vision and color distinction for chemical evaluation.
• Capacity to lift and manage chemicals safely and frequently.
• Ability to stay focused during repetitive testing tasks.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [email protected]or at 417-866-2322.