McGard LLC

Electroplating Lab Technician

Hourly pay rate: $20.70 - $23.00

About McGard

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

Your Schedule

• 3rd shift, 10:00PM - 6:30AM, Sunday - Thursday 
• Ability to work overtime during the week and Saturdays as needed.
• Must be willing and able to train on 1st shift. 

Benefits:

• Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package: 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.

About the Position 

• Assists in set up, testing, 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 adjust, 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).

Requirements:

• 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 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Background of Chemistry education and/or experience.
• Experience in a lab setting (i.e. knowledge of equipment and procedure).
• Experience in electroplating process.

Growth

• Be part of an innovative team.
• Ability to operate in culture of safety.
• Expand technical capabilities.
• Working with and learning from experienced operators.
• Develop leadership skills, that will allow you to focus on acquired knowledge and ability to adopt and implement new ideas.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”