Chemical Process Technician II

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13748759 Job Title: Chemical Process Technician II Company: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Type: Full time (Hours: 11am - 7:30pm) Job DescriptionCleans, treats and plates a variety of components. Inspects work with gauges, scales and visual inspection. Employee prepares, maintains and properly disposes of hazardous solutions according to RCRA guidelines. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs regular maintenance on plating department baths and waste processing tanks. Monitors and analyzes baths. Job Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions: - Plates, cleans, and treats components in accordance with verbal or written process instructions and is required to teach the plating process to other employees. - Keeps written documentation and records of various operations as required by the supervisor and ISO-9001 guidelines. - Assists supervisor in writing of new parts processing instruction. - Mixes chemicals and solutions according to written documentation. - Operate material and plating analyzing equipment to inspect work by measurement, appearance or gauging. - Moves and maintains chemical supplies and hazardous waste in containers of up to 55 gallon sizes. - Makes necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure quality products. - Writes work orders when plating equipment requires maintenance/repair. - Analyzes process solutions, and makes additions as required by chemical analysis. - Assist on wastewater treatment monitors and controls. - Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices. Non-essential Job Functions: - During idle times, fills in for other departments as needed. - Aqueous degreasing operations as required. Supervisory Requirements: None **Qualification Requirements:**Good math skills, ability to understand and implement safe chemical handling. 3-5 years experience in plating and cleaning operation. Must have copper, nickel, and silver plating experience. Experience with wastewater treatment systems is very desirable as well as knowing chemical and material processes. Must be safety oriented in this position with previous hazardous waste and chemical training. Working Environment: Works with hazardous substances (chemical waste, acids, caustics, cyanides and toxic substances). Must wear all required protective clothing, boots and other safety equipment as required. Extended periods of standing. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. Must be safety oriented in this position with previous Hazardous waste and chemical training. Degreed individual preferred. About Richardson Electronics: Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Companys strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design an manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high-performing operation. Equal Opportunity Commitment Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We