Chemical Technician Martinsville, Virginia

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description 401(k)Health insurancePaid time offVision insuranceDental insurance

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Full job description

Hardide is a growing technology-based company, which develops, manufactures and applies nanostructured tungsten carbide coatings to a wide range of engineering components. The Group's patented CVD technology is unique in combining abrasion, erosion and corrosion resistant properties in one coating. When applied to metal components used in aggressive environments, the technology provides dramatic improvements in component life resulting in cost savings through reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency. Customers include leading companies operating in oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pump manufacturing, nuclear, advanced engineering and aerospace industries. Nature of the Job The main focus of the Chemical Technician is on the wet processes of Hardide manufacturing facility. These include electroplating, chemical stripping, effluent treatment, gas abatement/scrubbing systems, chemical waste and storage. Main Duties

• Maintain Chemical specification of the pre-treatment processes and the pre-treatment equipment operation.
• Regular chemical analysis of the solutions and materials used in production.
• Troubleshooting production problems.
• In cooperation with the Hardide UK team develop and implement improvements and failure preventative measures for the pre-treatment processes to enhance the production yield.
• Chemical responsibility for the effluents neutralisation, precipitation and other processing, to ensure company compliance with the environmental regulations.
• Implementation of the relevant work instructions, where necessary propose updates and improvements to the pre-treatment processes and the work instructions.
• Perform Health and Safety and Chemical risk assessment of the chemicals and processes.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Providing technical support to the company production personnel.
• Responsible for duties as detailed in the company’s quality and environmental manuals.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualification in Chemistry (Associates Degree).
• Relevant production experience in metal plating industry would be beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Ability to identify and develop improvements in pre-treatment processes.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good written reporting and communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Experience and skills in Chemical Analysis.
• Ability to work in a team as well as alone, achieving objectives and deadlines.
• Familiarity with chemical handling safety requirements, quality control.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person