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Job Description:

Scope of Position:                   Perform all plating, descaling, cleaning and drying procedures on product as required. Monitor & Control performance of processes through sampling & analysis as defined.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all Plating functions in accordance with established manufacturing procedures and work instructions e.g. weight counting of parts, plating thickness and composition.
• Complete fume hood duties as outlined in WI-Chemical Clean e.g. various ink-strip, descale and cleaning operations.
• Conduct visual inspection of product through all processing steps and take corrective action when necessary.
• Carry out regular plating samples & analysis as dictated by Engineering and /or procedures. This would include use of the XRF and maintenance of SPC charts.
• Carry out daily calibration of XRF machine & carry out XRF measurements of Engineering release samples.
• Perform titrations on plating and pre-treatment baths as required.
• Completion of paperwork and Axapta.
• Ensure and maintain quality & quantity of product in accordance with approved schedules and targets.
• Maintain equipment and materials within assigned area, tanks and other equipment as directed or as defined in Engineering Maintenance schedules. This includes restocking of all baths, chemical and water (town & DI), changing of filters, Danglers and anodes, cleaning of plating barrels and similar functions and updating maintenance logs.
• Work with stores department, to ensure that stocks are maintained at the correct level.
• Support stores and Engineering with waste management as required.
• Report any problems to your supervisor and Engineering/Maintenance where necessary.
• Receive & Deliver product to and from plate shop keeping all required production records.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in all areas of work in compliance with 6S requirements including any cleaning schedules with special emphasis on Health & Safety Issues.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety regulations including the use and wear of recommended safety equipment & personal protective equipment. 
• Membership of Emergency response Spill team.
• Perform as required once off samples or special project work.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Chemical handling experience is an advantage
• Leaving Certificate or equilivant.
• Excellent English Communications Skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy essential especially MS Office.
• Team Player and ability to work on own initiative.
• Flexible and willing to cover shifts/operations as required.

Travel Time:

No Travel

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