Plating Technician - 3rd Shift Job at Amphenol Aerospace in Town of Sidney

Overview

Plating Technician (3rd shift) at Amphenol Aerospace Operations in Sidney, NY. Performs chemical analyses of wastewater and plating solutions to ensure environmental and operational specifications.

Responsibilities

• Take daily samples of wastewater and analyze metal concentration and pH
• Analyze plating solutions and determine necessary additions or adjustments
• Operate analytical equipment: AA, spectrophotometer, auto-titrator
• Interact with plating personnel to monitor processes and report issues
• Work with outside suppliers to improve processes
• Clean glassware and work area

Salary

Base pay range: $21.63/hr - $31.25/hr

Salary: $45,000 - $65,000

Location

• Sidney, NY
• 30 minutes drive from Binghamton, NY
• 20 minutes drive from Oneonta, NY

Qualifications

• AS Degree, minimum
• Chemistry or science background, plating and/or waste treatment analysis background
• Wet chemical analytical lab experience desired
• Familiar with the operation of AA, spectrophotometer, pH meters
• Basic lab skills: pipetting, titrating, making standard solutions
• Computer operation, experience in Excel; TrueChem is a plus
• Hands-on tasks: pipetting samples, performing wet titrations, weighing chemicals, cleaning glassware
• Computer work: input data into database, write procedures
• Standing for up to 2 hours at a time, 4-6 hours per day
• Lifting: lift chemical containers up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Good communication skills, ability to interface with both hourly employees and supervision

About the Company

With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years. We pride ourselves on innovation and providing solutions for advanced market segments. Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. This position requires access to controlled technology subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person or eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government.