Plating Technician
The Plating Technician performs chemical analyses to determine the chemical concentrations of wastewater and plating solutions to ensure they meet environmental and operational specifications.
The Role -
Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Plating Technician to work out of its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY.
The key responsibilities of the Plating Technician include, but are not limited to:
- 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 when issues occur
- Work with outside suppliers to improve processes
- Clean glassware and work area
Salary - $45,000 - $65,000
Location -
- Sidney, NY
- 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
- 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY
The Person -
The key skills and qualities of a Plating Technician at Amphenol Aerospace Operations include, but are not limited to:
- 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 and TrueChem is a plus
- Hand work: Technician pipets samples, perform wet titrations, weigh chemicals, clean 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
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.
Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.
Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.
We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.
Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government.
Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.
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