JOB TITLE: Chemical Process Engineer Plating Operations
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $56.65/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Shift: 4/10, 1st Shift | Full-Time

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Preparing hazardous chemical solutions on a large scale

Validating chemical solutions via titration and pH measurement

Running test panels to validate plating line processes

Monitoring production equipment (pumps, heating elements, tank liners, etc.)

Maintaining pH probes and DI water systems

Ordering chemicals and materials, logging usage, and proper chemical disposal

Maintaining cleanliness of plating tanks

Paint processes and specifications, including MIL-PRF-85285

Collaborating with production operations, facilities maintenance, and quality/manufacturing engineers

Monitor plating line equipment and chemical solutions

Validate chemical solutions are within specification via titration and pH measurement

Validate plating line process through test panels

Manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment; PPE required (goggles, steel-toed shoes)

Chemistry environment with exposure to hazardous chemicals; PPE required (respirator, lab coat, goggles)

Handling 55-gallon drums

Collaborate with facilities to get DI recirculating water system operational

Support improvements to optimize plating line efficiency and safety

Major Chemical Hazards:

Iridite 14-2: Heavy metals, hexavalent chromium, strong acid

Isoprep 188: Hexavalent chromium, strong acid

Acid Pickle: Concentrated nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid

Isoprep 35: Caustic

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

3+ years chemistry lab experience

3+ years handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals

3+ years experience with plating, painting, and coating lines

3+ years conducting titrations and pH measurements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Familiarity with standards and testing methods including:

MIL-DTL-5541F (Type I Class 1A and Type I Class 3)

ASTM-B117 (Salt Fog Testing)

FED-STD-141 (Adhesion Testing)

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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