McGard ยท 1 month ago
Electroplating Lab Tech I
Orchard Park, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hrMcGard is a trusted name in the automotive industry, specializing in manufacturing high-quality automotive security products. The Electroplating Lab Technician will assist in plating operations, perform quality tests, and ensure adherence to specifications while maintaining a culture of safety in the lab environment.
AutomotiveManufacturingSecurity
Responsibilities
Assists in set up and maintaining of all parameters of the plating operations
Maintains a deposition of plating of the highest quality for superior marketability and fewer defects
Assist Plating Operators and Utility Workers in ongoing training
Run daily analysis on varied plating processes to ensure proper concentrations and additions
Perform tests, as well as daily data entries to files on baths and various plating properties
Perform various plating baths analysis such as surface tension, brightener, pore count, concentration, stress & tensile testing, pH adjusts, etc
Trouble shoot various plating process issues using laboratory techniques
Operate and calibrate equipment such as electric metering pumps, pH meter indicator, X-ray, etc
Perform plated adhesion tests per customer required specification
Complete internal sample submission testing and reports
Test and report on the quality of internal and outside plating process
Sign off parts release to McGard
Must complete D.O.T. hazardous material training and hazardous material emergency response training (HAZWOP)
Run test racks on the R & D plating line
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent
Strong math and mechanical aptitude
Understand and execute routine written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision
Able to communicate effectively in English both written and verbally
Proven record of exemplary attendance
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Regular use of a respirator. Must pass Respirator Protection and Fit Testing
Preferred
Background of Chemistry education and/or experience
Experience in a lab setting (i.e. knowledge of equipment and procedure)
Experience in electroplating process
Benefits
Health/dental/life insurances
PTO
Quarterly profit sharing
10 holidays
401k plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement program
On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria
Company
McGard
McGard is an automotive company that manufactures security products, wheel locks, and chrome plated lug nuts.
Founded in 1964
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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