ETCH Processor Trainee

Hourly Range

$19 to $27

Major Responsibilities and 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 include, as a minimum, the following:

Procedural Training

• Pre-cleaning, etch, passivation, and passivation testing methods.
• Daily system checks, including rinse water pH checks.
• Masking requirements.
• Racking techniques.
• Drawing representative bath/solution for analysis.
• Preparation of monthly metallurgical samples for analysis.
• Waste treatment operation.
• Handling, preserving, protecting, and packaging parts.
• Review of Work Orders, Inspection Techniques, Purchase Orders, and Quality Records as part of the Contract Review process.
• General department safety requirements.

Class 2 and 3 Processors will also be trained and qualified to perform the following:

• Establish daily etch rates using the weight loss method.
• Solution activity control.
• Tank maintenance and solution make-up.

Safety Training

• HAZWOPER and Emergency Response training, including receipt of a third-party certificate of completion.

Trainee

• Individual is 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, 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.

Class 1 Processor

• Able to interpret, evaluate, and review results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Cannot designate the particular process method and technique to be used for processing hardware.
• 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.
• Exercises assigned responsibility (from Class 2 or 3) for on-the-job training and guidance of trainee personnel.

Class 2 Processor

• Establishes process techniques, interprets codes, standards, and specifications, and designates the particular process method.
• Competent to do sampling.
• Performs visual testing inspection as applicable.
• May be responsible for training and directly supervising Class 1 Operators, as directed by the Class 3 Processor.

Class 3 Processor

• Responsible for the entire department operations.
• Equipment calibration verification and maintenance.
• Testing and data review.
• Adjusts solutions from laboratory solution analysis results.
• Trains and qualifies etch personnel, or directs Class 2 Operators to train and supervise Class 1 Operators (while maintaining ultimate responsibility).
• Ensures that all required daily process checks are performed and recorded properly.
• Ensures that etch personnel are trained and follow all required safety instructions and wear protective equipment when processing and handling hazardous materials.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be detail oriented, have integrity, good work habits, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• 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 Processor.
• 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 Processor.
• Class 3 Processor candidates must have a minimum of 640 hours of documented training as a Class 2.
• Must be able to pass Mistras Etch Qualification/Certification Examinations.

Essential Physical Functions

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

Schedule and Benefits

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