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TYROLIT Group

Lab Technician -1st Shift

TYROLIT Group, Oswego, Illinois, United States

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Basic Function: Work in the electroplating department maintaining chemical balance of plating tanks and ensuring product quality. Support the engineering team with documentation, process improvements, and quality control of electroplated products. Manage inventory of raw materials and consumable products reordering as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain plating solution chemistry.

Perform monthly titrations of plating solution.

Conduct weekly Hull Cell testing.

Daily test & sample pH, temperature, and density of plating solution.

Correct and record plating solution quality.

Order and maintain inventory levels of chemicals and additives.

Waste water treatment & testing.

Hazardous waste shipments.

Responsible for crystal cleaning operations.

Dry & resize crystals after plating process.

Manage inventory levels of crystal before & after resizing.

Chemical cleaning of crystals in the lab setting.

Product inspection & documentation.

Inspect product for visual conformity; report issues to engineering.

Document product inspection data points.

Record and document plating parameters.

Work with engineering & production on non-conforming products.

Production support.

Support masking, plating & tack operator with daily tasks when time allows.

Clean & maintain machine equipment on a regular basis.

Transport production orders from plating department to post processing areas.

Polish & clean product after electroplating process.

Skills Required

Strong awareness of chemical safety.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability and desire to provide daily hands-on floor support.

Able to use computer with Microsoft Excel & Word.

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent time management skills with a sense of urgency.

Able to communicate well with others.

Experience and Education High School Diploma or GED.

Essential Physical Requirements

20/20 vision required with or without correction.

Ability to use hands 100% of the workday.

Ability to stand and walk 100% of the workday.

Ability to exert physical force to push, pull, lift or carry 50 pounds occasionally.

Ability to work in shop environment.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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