Etch Processor (Trainee, Classes1, 2 & 3)

Hourly range: $19 to $27

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• All ETCH department employees shall be trained and qualified to perform all applicable requirements of Mistras internal procedures and customer supplied specifications, as applicable. These requirements shall include, as a minimum the following:
  • Procedural Training
    • Pre-cleaning, etch, passivation and passivation testing methods.
    • Daily system checks, i.e., rinse water PH checks, etc.
    • Masking requirements.
    • Racking techniques.
    • Draw representative bath/solution for analysis.
    • Perpetration of monthly metallurgical samples for analysis.
    • Waste treatment operation.
    • Handling, preserving, protecting, and packaging parts.
    • Review of Work Orders, Inspection Techniques, Purchase Order, and Quality Records, as part of “Contract Review process.”
    • General department safety requirements.
    • Class 2 and 3 Processor will also be trained and qualified to perform the following:
      • Establish daily etch rates using the weight loss method.
      • Solution activity control.
    • Tank Maintenance/Solution Make up Training
    • Safety Training
    • Hazwoper & Emergency Response training and receive a third-party certificate of completion.
  
  
• Solution activity control.
• Perpetration of monthly metallurgical samples for analysis.
• Racking techniques.
• Establish daily etch rates using the weight loss method.
• Safety Training
• Daily system checks, i.e., rinse water PH checks, etc.
• Handling, preserving, protecting, and packaging parts.
• Hazwoper & Emergency Response training and receive a third-party certificate of completion.
• Pre-cleaning, etch, passivation and passivation testing methods.
• General department safety requirements.
• Masking requirements.
• Class 2 and 3 Processor will also be trained and qualified to perform the following:
  • Establish daily etch rates using the weight loss method.
  • Solution activity control.
• Waste treatment operation.
• Draw representative bath/solution for analysis.
• Review of Work Orders, Inspection Techniques, Purchase Order, and Quality Records, as part of “Contract Review process.”
• Tank Maintenance/Solution Make up Training
• Procedural Training
  • Pre-cleaning, etch, passivation and passivation testing methods.
  • Daily system checks, i.e., rinse water PH checks, etc.
  • Masking requirements.
  • Racking techniques.
  • Draw representative bath/solution for analysis.
  • Perpetration of monthly metallurgical samples for analysis.
  • Waste treatment operation.
  • Handling, preserving, protecting, and packaging parts.
  • Review of Work Orders, Inspection Techniques, Purchase Order, and Quality Records, as part of “Contract Review process.”
  • General department safety requirements.
  • Class 2 and 3 Processor will also be trained and qualified to perform the following:
    • Establish daily etch rates using the weight loss method.
    • Solution activity control.
  • Tank Maintenance/Solution Make up Training
  • Safety Training
  • Hazwoper & Emergency Response training and receive a third-party certificate of completion.

• The trainee shall not independently conduct part/material processing and/or review, evaluate, or report any process operation results.
• 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.
• 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.

• May sign off on jobs while under the direct supervision of Class 2 or 3 Processors.
• Exercise assigned responsibility (from Class 2 or 3) for on-the-job training and guidance of trainee personnel.
• Class 1 Processor
  • Shall be able to interpret, evaluate, and review results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Class 1 Processor cannot designate the particular process method and technique to be used for processing hardware, and shall not independently report results of processing or inspections, and shall not sign off on jobs independently.
  • May sign off on jobs while under the direct supervision of Class 2 or 3 Processors.
  • Exercise assigned responsibility (from Class 2 or 3) for on-the-job training and guidance of trainee personnel.
• Shall be able to interpret, evaluate, and review results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Class 1 Processor cannot designate the particular process method and technique to be used for processing hardware, and shall not independently report results of processing or inspections, and shall not sign off on jobs independently.

• Establish process techniques, interpret codes, standards, specifications, and designate the particular process method.
• May be responsible for training and directly supervising Class 1 Operators, as directed from the Class 3 Processor.
• Visual testing inspection as applicable.
• Class 2 Processor
  • Establish process techniques, interpret codes, standards, specifications, and designate the particular process method.
  • Competent to do sampling.
  • Visual testing inspection as applicable.
  • May be responsible for training and directly supervising Class 1 Operators, as directed from the Class 3 Processor.
• Competent to do sampling.

• Training and qualifying etch personnel or direct Class 2 Operators to train and supervise Class 1 Operators (while maintaining ultimate responsibility).
• Responsible for the entire department operations.
• Testing and data review.
• Equipment calibration verification and maintenance.
• Adjust Solutions from laboratory solution analysis results.
• Class 3 Processor
  • Responsible for the entire department operations.
  • Equipment calibration verification and maintenance.
  • Testing and data review.
  • Adjust Solutions from laboratory solution analysis results.
  • Training and qualifying etch personnel or direct Class 2 Operators to train and supervise Class 1 Operators (while maintaining ultimate responsibility).
  • Responsible to ensure that all required daily process checks are performed and recorded properly.
  • Ensure that etch personnel are trained and follow all required safety instructions and wear protective equipment when processing and handling hazardous materials.
• Responsible to ensure that all required daily process checks are performed and recorded properly.
• Ensure that etch personnel are trained and follow all required safety instructions and wear protective equipment when processing and handling hazardous materials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Class 1 Processor candidates must have a minimum of 160 hours of documented training as a trainee working under the direct supervision of a Class 1 or supervised by a Class 2 or Class 3 Inspector.
• Class 2 Processor candidates must have a minimum of 320 hours of documented training as a Class 1 under the direct supervision of the Class 2 or Class 3.
• Must be able to pass Mistras Etch Qualification/Certification Examinations.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be detail oriented, have integrity, good work habits, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Class 3 Processor candidates must have a minimum of 640 hours of documented training as a Class 2.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

Fulltime positions with competitive wages and benefits that include health, dental, vision and 401(k).

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the states worker's compensation law.

Initial ( if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial ( if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.