Senior Chemical Process Technician

About the role

The Senior Chemical Process Technician is a hands-on technical individual contributor responsible for the technical execution, process stability, and continuous improvement of plating, finishing, and PTFE operations. This role serves as the technical authority for assigned chemical processes, providing hands-on technical leadership, supports waste treatment processes, drives process documentation and standardization, and serves as a key technical resource to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support daily plating, finishing, and PTFE operations to ensure safety, quality, and throughput objectives are met.
• Troubleshoot plating and chemical processing issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts, serving as the technical owner through resolution.
• Improve existing processes to increase consistency, reliability, and capability.
• Lead the development and implementation of new plating or coating processes to support expanded capacity and business needs.
• Lead the standardization of work practices and maintain accurate, up-to-date technical documentation.
• Support the execution and documentation of wastewater treatment processes in alignment with environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Cook up daily departmental activities and prioritize process-driven work to meet production demands.
• Maintain monitoring of process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Order materials and supplies to support operational continuity.
• Provide technical support to Quality, Engineering, and other departments.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to operators and technicians through hands-on coaching and training.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with external suppliers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical background in chemistry, chemical processing, materials science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of electroplating experience preferred.
• Wastewater Treatment license preferred, with the expectation that obtaining a class F and D will be required for the job. And progression towards obtaining A and B licenses after six months.
• Must possess a strong bias toward safety.
• Experience with hazardous waste or wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience with small batch silver, nickel, or gold plating.
• Experience supporting specialty coating processes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Adaptability in changing production environments.
• Operating with imperfect or evolving data.
• Comfort with automation, data, and systems.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Must be able to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Skills

• Technical expertise in plating, finishing, and PTFE operations.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste and wastewater treatment processes.
• Automation and data management proficiency.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Company Information

Technetics Group is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.