Photo Etch Operator II

Position Summary

Principle Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions described under Level I Operator when needed.
• Set up and adjust developing and rough etching conveyor speeds.
• Process metal parts in small batches through various chemical baths and rinsing tanks.
• Process panels through conveyorized etch systems per given instructions.
• Perform in-process visual inspection of chemically cleaned and stripped panels.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of rough etched panels.
• Periodically empty and clean out etch system sumps including safe transport of 55-gallon drums to and from the storage areas.
• Safely and accurately dispense given amounts of raw chemicals for bath make-ups.
• Perform routine etch systems maintenance involving checking fluid levels, conveyor transport, spray nozzle performance and filter systems conditions.
• Periodically assist auxiliary departments including photoresist coating, filter press cleaning and pumping of spent chemistries into treatment tanks.
• Routine cleaning of process equipment and area.
• Accurately measure in-process photo etched parts.
• Perform routine etch systems maintenance involving removing and cleaning spray nozzles and manifolds, adjusting transport rollers and inspection and cleaning of air knife manifolds.
• Assist in major equipment maintenance.
• Perform temperature and Baume chemistry checks and make appropriate adjustments.
• Identify photo etching problems including breakdown, poor developing, artifacts and photo tool misalignment.
• Perform final etch processes including measuring and adjusting machine speeds to achieve desired final product.
• Assist auxiliary departments including final inspections, start up and shut down of waste treatment system.
• Follow given instructions for small run production jobs including bath make ups, batch prep and coat and small run production.

Credentials/Experience

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years’ experience in Photo Etching
• Demonstrate abilities to accurately perform dimensional inspections using various quality control equipment.
• Able to read and follow blueprints regarding dimensional requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Work safely with chemicals while wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Accurately inspect chemical etch parts both visually and with the use of microscopes.
• Must be able to follow written work instructions, job routers and verbal instructions to perform assigned work.
• Able to work independently and exercise judgment in a high-volume production area.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand.
• The employee could frequently be required to walk;
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel;
• Reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.