Electropolish Technician

Job Description

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Job Title: Electropolish Technician
Location: Syracuse, NY area
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire
Salary Range: $19.00-$31.50/hour depending on experience

About the Role:
An established industrial manufacturer is seeking an Electropolish Technician to support stainless steel finishing operations in a hands-on production environment. This role is responsible for electropolishing, passivation, pre-cleaning, inspection, and movement of large parts and vessels through the finishing process. It is a physically demanding position in a rugged industrial setting that involves chemical handling and occasional confined-space-type work. Candidates with direct electropolishing experience are preferred, but individuals with related backgrounds in plating, chemical processing, CIP systems, metal finishing, or similar industrial process work will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electropolishing and passivation on stainless steel tanks, vessel components, and smaller parts
• Set up and operate electropolishing equipment for assigned jobs
• Prepare parts for processing through manual pre-cleaning, racking, unracking, and movement between departments
• Handle and work around acids, solvents, alkaline cleaners, and related process chemistry using proper PPE and safe work practices
• Assist with setup and breakdown of fixtures, cables, and processing equipment
• Follow work instructions and established process protocols for finishing specific parts
• Perform in-process visual inspections to verify finish quality and identify non-conforming product
• Document processing activity and communicate quality, safety, or production concerns to supervision
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or repair needs
• Support housekeeping, safety, and workflow needs within the department
• Work in and around large vessels and industrial finishing equipment in a physically active production environment

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, plating, metal finishing, chemical processing, CIP, industrial cleaning systems, or similar industrial/process work preferred
• Previous electropolishing experience preferred
• Previous passivation experience preferred
• Background in plating, metal finishing, or metal cleaning preferred
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or other industrial process environments is a plus
• Exposure to pumps, plumbing, process flow systems, or CIP systems is helpful
• Experience in heavy industrial or dirty manufacturing environments preferred

Technical Skills:

• Ability to read and understand written job instructions in English
• Ability to document processing notes accurately
• Basic math skills
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Comfort working around chemicals and following chemical safety procedures
• Ability to perform visual inspections and identify finish-quality issues
• Experience using overhead cranes, pallet jacks, measuring tools, or reading engineering drawings is a plus

Certifications:

• No specific certifications required

Soft Skills:

• Strong dependability and attendance
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding, hands-on industrial environment
• Comfort with dirty or unpleasant work conditions at times
• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong safety awareness
• Willingness to learn a niche finishing process and follow established procedures

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join an established manufacturer offering full-time, direct-hire stability on 1st shift, Monday through Friday. The role provides the chance to build specialized experience in a niche stainless steel finishing process while working in a team that values reliability, work ethic, and hands-on industrial experience. The company is open to training candidates with related backgrounds, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to grow within industrial manufacturing.

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