Wet Process Technician

Wet Process Technician

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00, DOE

Shift: 1st

Location: Chatsworth, CA

 

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

 

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

  • Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
  • Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees.
  • Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
  • Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
  • Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
  • Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
  • Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

 

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

 

Main Functions

Performs different types wet processing including Plating, Etching, Stripping and panel prep for those operations. May also work in Waste Treatment.

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

 

Typical Duties

  • Interprets work instructions and drawings to determine times, speeds, amps, materials, etc. to use for each product, as directed.
  • Maintains cleanliness of area by following all requirements and regular housekeeping.
  • Inspects all panels for both quality and accuracy to the travelers.
  • Measure out the proper quantities and make chemical adds to baths.
  • Be able to operate and maintain the various pieces of equipment within the department.
  • Inspects own work for compliance to instructions and quality of work.
  • Safety procedures strictly adhered to within the area in which you are working.
  • Replace filter material used throughout the various process tanks.
  • Extract various computer reports for quality record keeping. 
  • Prepares document findings and reports all non-conformances to Production Supervisor.
  • Packages and labels all acceptable finished products. 
  • Both individually and within a team setting, participates in continuous improvement (CI) efforts for efficiency, quality, and safety, to include offering suggestions, ideas, and support wherever possible
  • Works both independently and in teams for cross-training and project purposes. 
  • Assists in training and mentoring peers as needed.

 

Required Skills

  • Reading comprehension: Interpreting written information such as technical reports, manuals, layups, work instructions, written directions/warnings
  • Writing: Involves preparing information or documents such as nonconformance reports, technical reports, and shift hand-offs
  • Reasoning and Decision Making
  • Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
  • Organizational Ability
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Comprehension: Understanding direction and adhering to established procedures.
  • Instructing: Teaching subject matter to others or training others through explanation, demonstration, or supervised practice.
  • Knowledge and use of basic measuring devices (Rulers, Tape Measures, Calipers, Micrometers, Etc.)
  • Basic knowledge and use of hand-tools (scissors, wrench, screwdriver, knife)
  • Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people in a collaborative manner

Preferred Skills

Previous plating and/or etching experience a plus; Knowledgeable of AS9100 requirements, Lean Manufacturing, experience in Quality inspection and materials handling.

 

Education Requirements
High school diploma, GED or five (5) years of work experience

 

Experience Requirements
1 year experience working in a manufacturing or retail environment

 

 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to use both hands with fine dexterity. Repetitive motion of wrists, hands and fingers. Must have vision (with or without assistance) capable of seeing small objects at a close distance. Must be able to accurately place small objects in the appropriate location. Must be able to stand for entire work-shift. Must be able to climb stairs, squat and kneel. Must be able to push, pull, carry and grasp. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

 

This position must pass post offer Pre-work Screen, and background check. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.