Plating Technician

Company: Noveon Magnetics
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title: Plating TechnicianReports to: Coating ManagerLocation: San Marcos, TexasAbout this role3+ years of experience in surface finishing for direct manufacturing and commercialization. Expertise in electroplating metals and metallic alloys in aqueous solutions, pre-treatment, cleaning, pickling, Zn, phosphate,Ni/Cu , epoxy etc., and diagnosis and failure analysis of coatings. We need this person to assist in electroplating and corrosion-resistance plating processes on pilot and production lines at Noveon. These processes will be instrumental in properly applying corrosion-resistant coatings to Noveon products. Key Responsibilities: ---Assist the plating engineer in developing wet processes and related racking and testing procedures to produce high quality coatings and plating on magnet products.---Assist in processing production work orders, recording and reporting of data. ---Perform visual inspections, control plating thickness and product quality.---Maintain proper plating bath chemistries, including performance of chemical titrations, basic controller, and measurement operations.---Perform regular preventive maintenance work and record and report equipment deficiencies in a timely manner. ---Manage storage of materials, supplies, reports, corrosion tests, data, and data analysis.---Work with senior engineers to run experiments and help implement improvements and modifications to plating line.---Supporting the QC team in sampling analysis for process and product quality control.Desired Skills and Experience:---Basic understanding of pretreatment and wet processes for coating and plating. ---Knowledge of using excel to create and populate production data.---Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimum supervision from managers and/or peers.---Knowledge of safe methods of handling materials and chemicals.---Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. without any assistance. ---Familiar with measurement equipment such as micrometers, pH meters, and measuring scopes---Minimum qualification - Associates Degree with 2 years' work experience. ---Experience with wet processes for coating/plating Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu and epoxy is preferred. ---Experience with chemical titrations is preferred.About Noveon MagneticsNoveon Magnetics is a manufacturing company that makes rare earth magnets and systems used in a range of applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, motion control, robotics, medical, electronics, and more. Noveon is headquartered in San Marcos, TX in a brand new, state of the art facility and the company is growing very rapidly. You will work in a dynamic environment that is fun, fast paced, and engaging. At Noveon Magnetics, you will have the opportunity to be part of a unique, innovative growth company that is doing exciting things and playing a big role in national security, electrification, sustainability, and a low-carbon future.

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