Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Plating Lab Technician. This position is located at our Beltsville, MD location. Relocation benefits are available from within the United States!

　　Our Beltsville, MD manufacturing facility is home to 400+ passionate and creative team members. Our products power hundreds of military and commercial aircraft platforms with a focus on improved reliability, weight reduction and fuel efficiency. Components & products developed at our location are used for the Mar’s Rover, protecting the Declaration of Independence, and keeping passengers cool and safe as they travel to their favorite vacation destinations. Eaton’s comprehensive portfolio sets the industry standard for engineering excellence, customized solutions for today’s industry needs while developing new technologies for next-generation aircraft designs. If you’re looking for work that is engaging, exciting, and meaningful then join us and contribute to making what matters work.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $60374.97 - $88549.96 a year.

　　Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

　　What you’ll do:

　　Within our facility, the Plating Lab Technician supports the chemical processing primarily involved our seals product line. This role is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and documenting chemical tests, maintaining test equipment, chemical management, monitoring test supplies and maintaining NADCAP compliance to test codes. This role is expected to support the plating production line with training, general maintenance / start-up activities, and waste water treatment.

　　Essential Responsibilities:

　　Prepare specimens for each step of the work process and evaluate specimens per test procedures.

　　Maintain data entry and proper documentation of all testing activities.

　　Perform key chemical testing including titrations, pH, atomic absorption, TDS, chloride ion, and the like

　　Perform other lab work and chemical testing/handling as needed.

　　Conduct an analysis of testing results and partner with Quality and Production to determine course of action

　　Help maintain lab equipment and environment

　　Perform activities and support of environmental including waste water treatment system operation and hazardous waste handling

　　Assist in shop maintenance and chemical additions

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Associates Degree from an accredited institution and 1 year of plating or chemical processing experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of plating or chemical processing experience.

　　This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

　　Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

　　Preferred:

　　Electroplater-Finisher certification through NASF or similar accredited organization.

　　HAZWOPER Certification

　　Skills:

　　Knowledge of plating, passivation, and pickling processes as well as lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

　　Ability to decipher industry specifications and military standards and ensure Eaton’s processes and procedures align.

　　Familiarity with chemistry platforms, processes and equipment (e.g. surface tensiometer, pH Meter, titrations, atomic absorption spectroscopy, conductivity meter, colorimeter).

　　Ability to communicate effectively with operations, quality, and leadership.

　　Knowledge of statistical process.

　　Ability to use a pipette, read a burette, and standardize a pH meter.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office.

　　Familiarity with materials testing.

　　Task oriented, attention to detail, ability to learn new skills.

　　Knowledge of industrial wastewater processes.

　　We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

　　Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

　　We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.