Plating Technician I

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 world's 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.

Position 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 customer's designated location.

What will you do

• 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.

What do we look for

• 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.

• 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.

• Also required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit.

EEO STATEMENT: It is Quaker Houghton's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Quaker Houghton will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.