Summary\r

Performs surface preparation activities such as polishing, buffing, wire brushing and rough grinding. Conducts metal finishing operations such as alum lite, phosphate treating, etching, dichromate treatment, bright dipping, chemical milling, electroforming, H.A.E., and surface treatment of magnesium, acid dip, black oxide finishing and other related processes on parts, tools, fixtures, molds and dies.

Duties and Responsibilities\rPerforms surface preparation activities such as polishing, buffing, wire brushing and rough grinding. Conducts metal finishing operations such as alum lite, phosphate treating, etching, dichromate treatment, bright dipping, chemical milling, electroforming, H.A.E., and surface treatment of magnesium, acid dip, black oxide finishing and other related processes on parts, tools, fixtures, molds and dies. Responsible for preparation and treatment of materials in chemical and electrolytic baths. Loads, unloads, racks, masks, plugs, washes, rinses, plates and dips materials and may be required to do vapor blasting and degreasing. Performs special processing operations for deposition of pure and alloy metals on all type base materials. Prepares or renews chemical solutions, regulates flow of electric currents, and makes necessary solution additions. May be required to perform stripping operations on coated parts. Determines process sequence when not prescribed and exercises care and skill to preserve contours and finishes. Recognizes and reports effects of unbalanced solutions, changes and dresses own wheels and devises and constructs necessary anodes and racks. Work requires a thorough knowledge of anodizing and plating processes and operations. Uses all necessary hand and power tools, fixtures, measuring devices and gages necessary to the performance of the task. Works from prints, specifications, and written or verbal instructions. Performs necessary paper and identification work and verifies work for conformance to inspection standards for the operation. May perform in-process inspection.May check and top off lubricants as necessary.You Must Have\rUS Citizenship, able to obtain and maintain US DOE ¿Q¿ level security clearanceHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to work any shiftTwo (2) or more yearsof plating experience with a manufacturing environmentMilitary work experience in field service in lieu of two (2) yearsexperience in manufacturing environmentWe Value\rThree (3) years experience in a manufacturing or military environment within demonstrated ability to work and excel in a team environmentPrevious plating experience or work in a chemical environmentDemonstrated written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work with limited guidanceExperience using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPointAdditional InformationJOB ID: 2202Remote Eligibility: On-SiteTravel Required: 0-10%Hourly/Salary: HourlyRelocation Available: No