Plating Operator; 2nd Shift

Location:
San Marcos, Texas

Job Title:
Plating Operator (2nd Shift)

Reports to:
Coating Manager

Noveon Magnetics is looking for someone with experience in surface finishing for direct manufacturing and commercialization, including basic understanding or willingness to learn about electroplating metals and metallic alloys in aqueous solutions, pre-treatment, cleaning, pickling, Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu, epoxy, and diagnosis and failure analysis of coatings. This person will assist in electroplating and corrosion‑resistance processes on pilot and production lines, applying corrosion-resistant coatings to Noveon products.

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

• Assisting the plating engineer/technician in daily operations, as well as related tests to ensure high quality coating and plating on magnet products.
• Assisting in reporting maintenance issues to the manager/technician in detail for work orders to be submitted, and recording and reporting of data daily.
• Performing visual inspections of coated parts, sending them to QC to check plating thickness, and product quality.
• Assisting the engineer or technician with maintaining proper plating bath balance, including taking pH and conductivity readings daily.
• Performing and maintaining regular housekeeping by following current 5S model.
• Managing storage of materials, supplies, reports, corrosion tests, data, and data analysis.

• Has 0-2 years’ experience and basic understanding of pretreatment and wet processes for coating and plating.
• Knows how to use overhead hoists, forklift, hand tools, and rectifiers.
• Possesses knowledge of safe methods of handling materials and chemicals, always using the proper PPE.
• Is comfortable with measurement equipment such as thermometers, pH meters, and measuring scopes/microscopes.
• Preferably has experience with wet processes for coating/plating Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu, and epoxy.

• Must be willing to learn and conduct chemical titrations on the plating baths without supervision and as instructed by the engineer (manager).
• Can follow written, verbal instructions, and work independently with minimum supervision from managers and/or peers.

• Must be able to pass a drug screening, medical physical and, if applicable, visual testing.
• Able to move up to 50 lbs.
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Can wear PPE such as N-95 masks, half face respirators, face shields, aprons, and FR coveralls.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and must be willing to work extended shifts as needed or when necessary.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements including sitting, squatting and walking up and down stairs.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.