ENTRY LEVEL CHEMICAL OPERATOR
The operator will coat parts with nickel phosphorous alloy. To achieve this the operator will maintain the chemical concentration and parameters of a set of large chemical tanks. The operator will also assist in quality control, preparation of parts, maintenance of equipment, housekeeping and process improvements in the chemical coating area.
REPORTS TO: Coatings Manager
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Coat parts with nickel phosphorous alloy
- Perform quality control on coatings
- Monitor and maintain chemical tanks
- Calibrate and maintain equipment including pumps, hoses and lab equipment
- Clean and organize equipment including moving wastewater, nitric acid passivation and washing floors
- Assist in parts preparation as needed including parts hanging/unhanging and cabinet blasting
- Communicate with other staff to plan work
- Identify opportunities for improvement in processes
- Identify hazards, communicate these to other staff, work to eliminate or mitigate these
- Other tasks as identified and deemed appropriate
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Chemical Technologist Diploma or a related discipline from a recognized institution
- Skills: chemical handling, using hand tools, physical labor
- Abilities: read, write and speak English
- Desired characteristics: attention to detail, communication skills, critical thinking, positive attitude, desire to produce quality work, desire to learn
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work takes place in the chemical coating room. Work sometimes requires wearing an air purifying respirator, or a self-contained breathing apparatus. The operator will sometimes work with concentrated chemical reagents such as strong acids and bases. During these procedures the operator will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment and follow the safe work procedure for the task. CSA footwear (steel toes) and safety glasses are mandatory when working in the coating room.
The operator will regularly be required to lift steel parts weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally steel parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
The majority of time the operator will be standing on concrete floors.
