Process Technician (PVD Coatings) at Hohman Plating in Dayton, Ohio

Job Description:

Responsible for technical floor support, plater training, gatekeeping, test/first article runs, plan updates, reject analysis, time studies and process troubleshooting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarity with physical vapor deposition methods (particularly cathodic arc and DC sputtering)


• Understanding of the steps in a physical vapor deposition coating process (cleaning, fixturing, in-situ cleaning, and deposition) and the possible failure modes of each step

• Troubleshoot processing issues


• Provide guidance, support, leadership, and act as a resource to the internal team members at Hohman.


• Perform responsibilities referenced in the Quality Manual and Quality Systems procedures


• Improve production processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency 


• Lead, organize, and complete planned corrective actions


• Develop and / or implement test plans, procedures and data gathering methods


• Design experiments for process refinement (ex. hull cells, pilot scale testing, bath titrations)


• Training of new operators; both on the line and in classroom settings.


• Utilize basic problem solving skills to identify and differentiate critical and non-critical issues.  Determine short-term containment and corrective action to deliver parts to customers on time.


• Capable of making quick, decisive, and well thought out decisions 


• Able to create and scope out project ideas with little to no guidance.  When applicable, oversee the cost effective, safe, and timely completion of those projects.


• Develop process plans which ensure new parts meet the specifications and customer requirements successfully.  Target potential pitfalls / failure modes of the process and work with production and the customer to achieve and maintain the level of quality that is expected.


• May plate production parts to support process development and/or improvements


• Perform other duties as assigned

• General experience with vacuum equipment (understanding the advantages and disadvantages during equipment selection, maintenance, typical materials used in vacuum systems)
  • Mechanical pumps, oil diffusion pumps, cryopumps
  
  
  • Gas/liquid and power feedthroughs
  
  
  • Pressure control (vacuum gauges, valves)
  
  
  • Single and double axis tables


• Experience in reverse engineering and/or re-designing legacy vacuum chamber components


• Minimum of 5 years related experience & training 


• Results-oriented with process ownership commitment and ability to prioritize 


• Demonstrated proficiency with problem solving tools: 5 Whys, Is / Is Not, Pareto Diagrams, carrying out of Experiments, participate in the development of FMEA’s


• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with specifications, prints and other technical documents  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and chemicals.  Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.