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Under the direction of the Associate Supervisor, the Chemical Stripping Operator is responsible for mechanically and chemically removing metal depositions from and applying surface texture to various metal parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Mechanically and chemically remove metals from PVD shield components.

Mix appropriate chemical solutions per operating procedures. Operate chemical process tanks.

After removal of precious metals from PVD shield components, apply final surface texture, clean, inspect, and package components per operating procedures. This includes the operation of the sandblaster, vacuum packaging machine, and some measurement instruments.

Assemble, disassemble, and mask parts per instructions.

Strip plated lids using appropriate chemicals.

Maintain and operate precious metal recovery systems, including filtering and sampling processes.

Maintain and operate wastewater treatment systems.

Follow strict operating and safety procedures, fill in required logs and documents, and maintain traceability of all parts and removed metals.

Wear necessary personal protective equipment.

Maintain superior housekeeping in stripping and chemical areas. Ensure proper location of chemicals.

Must be willing to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Chemical training or experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of safe chemical handling and storage preferred. Because of the possibility of dangerous reactions with hazardous substances, must complete company training program.

Pay Range:

$21.00 - $29.00

Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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