Overview
Plating Technician Jobs in State College, PA at TRS Technologies, Inc.
TRS Technologies, a subsidiary of TAYCA Corporation, is a world leader in piezoelectric materials technology. We offer advanced piezoelectric materials to meet our customers’ most challenging specifications. Working directly with our customers, we develop and manufacture high performance and high tolerance components designed to requirements. At TRS, you will be part of a team delivering custom solutions for our customers in Medical Ultrasound, Semiconductor, Industrial sensors, and other industries. In your work, you will define the future of piezoelectric technology.
TRS Technologies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health benefits and retirement plan.
TRS Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The inspection technician will be responsible for ensuring that product meets customer and internal requirements, will be responsible for documenting results of test and inspection activities, and will be responsible for communicating findings proactively and in a timely manner
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set-up, operate, and maintain set-up equipment used in the production of the company’s product in order to carry out the manufacturing processes an acceptable level of quality with general supervision.
- Plates a variety of parts to blueprint using manual methods and completes all associated paperwork.
- Assists in troubleshooting plating problems
- Review work order or schedule established by team leader
- Read and understand process sheet/blueprint
- Process parts through plating, passivation, or cleaning lines as required by process specifications (this may involve some fine manipulation/racking of the product, weighs approximately 10 pounds)
- Log all procedures as dictated by plating specifications in corresponding log book including electroplating, passivation, and pickling
- Calculate surface area of parts to be plated or cleaned and apply current density according to the plating specifications
- Operate measuring devices, including micrometers, dial gauges, etc.
- Run product through processes using rack or barrels (cleaning, plating, passivation pickling) in accordance with plating specifications
- Setup of fixtures, racks, and barrels utilizing historical data/logs (done with support of team leader and lab technician)
- Able to work in a team environment
- Able to work independently with minimal supervisor.
- Exercise proper waste disposal under the guidance of team leader and lab technician
- Participate in lean and 5S+ activities, as required
- Follow shop environmental and safety procedures, including proper personal protection equipment at all times
- Exercise proper waste disposal under the guidance of team leader or lab technician
- Participate in lean and 5S+ activities, as required
- Ability to perform additional tasks as required by management
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
- Education: A high school diploma is required and an associate degree in engineering technology or related technical field is a plus.
- A working knowledge of standard inspection techniques and practices.
- Use of calipers, micrometers, and inspection microscopes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills
- Person should be proactive and driven to continually assist in the improvement of our quality system.
- 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
- Experience in manufacturing and machining of ceramic or metal materials a plus
- Experience machining and inspecting tight tolerance complex geometries to the part drawings is a plus
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
- Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
- Basic to intermediate shop math
- Ability to use and read measuring tool and devices as necessary for inspection of machined parts.
- Mechanical ability and understanding of engineering principles
- Ability to read technical blueprint/technical drawings
- Understanding of part tolerances.
- Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to practice teamwork and be safety oriented in a factory environment.
- Work with little or no supervision throughout shift.
- Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS /Work Environment
This job will be performed in a Manufacturing Environment.
Physical – Must be able to manipulate parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Title: Plating Technician
Company: TRS Technologies, Inc.
Location: State College, PA
