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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

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Job Description

The Electroplating Department Supervisor is responsible for safety, regulatory compliance, production and improvement of a captive copper/nickel electroplating department in our Chicago facility (near Jefferson Park) This position is a good opportunity for a lab technician or plating quality technician to move up and take on departmental supervisory management responsibilities. Among other responsibilities, the Electroplating Department Supervisor is expected to:

• Implement and maintain systems for ensuring the safety of workers in the plating area

• Train workers in chemical safety procedures and use of protective gear

• Revise and maintain chemical spill emergency procedures

• Supervise 10 employees in the department to fulfill production and productivity requirements

• Monitor and control the quality of the chemistry used in the plating baths

• Monitor and improve the quality of goods produced by the department

• Maintain and improve the effectiveness of the wastewater treatment plant • Work with regulatory agencies to comply with all applicable effluent and emissions requirements

• Previous experience in electroplating required. Experience with copper cyanide and acid nickel chemistries preferred. Experience with barrel and rack plating methods preferred.

• Previous lab experience preferred. Candidates must be familiar with Hull Cell testing, titration, and acid/base chemistry.

• BS or AS in Chemistry or Environmental Science preferred.

• Previous experience with automated waste treatment systems preferred.

• Previous supervision experience preferred.

• Must be able to wear protective gear, including respirator, for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Candidates with good oral and written communications skills preferred.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

Company Description

Switchcraft® is a U.S. manufacturer of connectors, jacks, plugs, molded cable assemblies, patchbays, and switches. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, GPS, process control, transportation, homeland security, broadcast and pro audio. We are conveniently located on the northwest side of Chicago. Facility accessible to two train lines and bus service.