Chemical Processor

Job Description

Job Description

The Chemical Processor is responsible for operating and maintaining chemical treatment processes used to apply protective coatings to metal surfaces, primarily aluminium, stainless steel, and alloys. This role ensures that all parts meet quality standards and specifications for corrosion resistance, adhesion, and conductivity, in compliance with industry and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities : Prepare metal surfaces for coating through cleaning, etching, and rinsing processes. Operate and monitor chemical tanks (e.g., chromate conversion, trivalent chromium, passivation, and cleaning). Document process parameters, test results, and maintenance activities accurately. Inspect coated parts for defects such as discoloration, incomplete coverage, or contamination. Follow safety protocols and handle hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and environmental regulations. Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize process efficiency and quality.

• Safety Training
• Trainee
• Individual will be considered a trainee while in the process of becoming trained and qualified to Class 1.
• The trainee will be trained and work under the guidance of the Class 1 Processor, and supervised by the Class 2 or 3 Processor.
• The trainee shall not independently conduct part / material processing and / or review, evaluate, or report any process operation results.
• Verified any operations specified by the work orders and scheduled to be performed prior to chemical operations have been completed and signed off.
• Verifies part counts are in accordance with the purchase order
• Verifies that parts are free from damage after processing.
• Ensures that serial number traceability is documented on the work orders and on each part throughout chemline processing,
• Rack, fixture or basket as many parts as appropriate for the process and method of processing, be careful of part to part contact or positioning to allow drainage of solutions
• Process for time and duration per work orders instructions. Contact engineering if there are differences between the work orders and the tank placards.
• After the final chem line process is complete : a) Un-rack, remove from fixture or de-basket parts, b) Dry the parts, inspect to specified acceptance criteria, c) complete required work order entries.
• Move parts to the next required work station, or if the last operation, final inspect, package, and move parts to Shipping and the work orders and other order related documents required by the traveler to Document Control
• If the chemical process is the last process prior to delivery : Review the entire work order and verify that there is documented objective evidence that all operations have been completed and accepted, initials, signatures or stamps have been dated, and that any required actual values are recorded where specified.
• Properly use the required calibrated equipment for process control and quality control. Verify that all required equipment is within the calibration due date
• Reviews and completes work orders and specifications to ensure compliance to the customers purchase orders and all industry requirements, including NADCAP.
• Verifies tank tests / analysis logs (when required) have been completed and documented.
• Verifies that the tanks specified on the work orders contain the solutions / chemicals required, and are in operational condition.
• Verifies that processing tank parameters (temperature, agitation, etc.) are adherent to the parameters noted on the tank placards as well as the customer’s purchase order and governing specification.
• Completes all required work orders entries immediately after performing the activity or taking the measurement.
• Racks, fixtures, and / or places parts in baskets as specified on the work orders, or when not specified, uses “best practices” (special handling and racking required for parts with “Critical Features”) to rack parts in a manner that will not allow process induced damage to occur.
• Adheres to all purchase orders, Prime customer, and / or flow sheet processing requirements. Notifies Supervision and / or Engineering when written instructions deviate from customer provided requirements OR may expose the parts to potential for damage / scrap.
• Inspect and accept or reject the order based on specified acceptance criteria.
• Properly completes paperwork : a) If the chemical process accepted is the final operation, complete final inspection and package and move parts to shipping and paperwork to Production Control, b) If additional processes are specified after chemical processing, complete the work orders entries for the chemical process completed and move the product and traveler to the next work station required.
• Performs additional tasks or processes where qualified and as directed by management

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MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

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Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

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