Chemical Process Technician

Company Description

Senior is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering is a leading aerospace components manufacturer, supplying aero engine and airframe OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers globally.

Using high technology processes, we specialise in

• Hot and cold formed components in high temperature aerospace alloys
• Complex fabricated assemblies
• Thermal insulation heat shields and systems

Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering has over 30 years of experience of the quality standards in the aerospace industry with certification to AS9100 rev D and accredited by NADCAP for our special processes

Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Process Technician

Reports to: Team Leader

Direct Reports: None

Purpose of Role:

To run & understand fully the new chemical process plant and water treatment plant. Whilst supporting the production of components through the chemical processing area to ensure they conform to customer requirements in addition to quality, cost & delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture aerospace components using chemical processing techniques in accordance with customer specifications and Quality procedures.
• Accurately interpret and complete production, technical documents and route cards
• Maintain and monitor the chemical storage area, ordering and maintaining stock
• Monitor and top up tank levels as required
• Sample, test, analyse and adjust process solutions’ mix as required to maintain the required ranges
• Calibrate the pH probe(s) and complete conductivity determination
• Log parts in and out of process area
• Load parts into and unload parts from fixtures/basket
• Create and amend programs to run the process line
• Test piece preparation
• Control of test pieces - (canban management)
• Run test piece programs for Etch rate, Hydrogen, Alpha Case and IGA determinations
• Trouble shoot, complete failure investigation and root cause analysis to solve issues and continually improve processes
• Raise QNs as required
• Monitor the DI water
• Mix lime for the effluent process
• Manage waste and control the effluent process
• Complete Daily/Weekly/Monthly Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM)
• Change the process tank (monthly)
• Keep process line clean        
• Clean the filter press (daily/ weekly)             
• Complete proactive preventative maintenance
• Preparation for and involvement in internal and Nadcap audits
• Maintain good housekeeping standards of the work area implementing Safety + 5 S methods (Sort, Set, Standardise, Shine, Sustain)
• Achieve company work & quality standards by applying your skills and knowledge and taking pride in your work.
• Participate in team-based activities to meet productivity and on time delivery targets
• Work in line with the Company Values (Safety, Accountability, Respect & Trust, Integrity, Excellence, Customer Focus) and demonstrate the associated behaviours in your daily work
• Consistently follow Health, Safety & Environmental procedures, including following data cards and wearing the required personal protective equipment provided
• Complete training as required and apply the learning in performing operations to demonstrate competence
• Complete all reasonable management requests

Key Requirements:

Essential

• Comfortable working with hazardous substances whilst maintaining a high level of concentration
• Able to read and interpret technical documentation, visual aids and data sheets
• Able to work accurately and in a timely manner using own initiative with limited supervision
• Confident making simple mathematical calculations
• Good computer literacy with a competent knowledge of Microsoft 365, Word, Excel etc.
• Always demonstrates Health & Safety awareness
• Good level of physical fitness and application of manual handling techniques due to lifting requirements in the role
• Willing to engage in Continuous Improvement projects
• Flexible in working hours to undertake a rotating shift pattern and support business needs by working overtime when required.  
• Punctual

Desirable

• Experience with chemical processing would be advantageous however full training will be given
• Familiarity with wet chemical analysis techniques such as titrations.

Company Statement: This job description is not intended to establish a total definition of a job but outline duties. This job description will be amended at the discretion of management.

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