Joining : Immediate joiner Preferable A Lab Chemist in Nickel-Chrome (Ni-Cr) plating is responsible for maintaining the chemistry of plating baths, ensuring consistent coating quality, and supporting production through precise analysis and control.
Here’s a clear and practical breakdown:
Core Roles & Responsibilities1. Bath Analysis & Control
- Regularly analyze plating baths:
- Nickel bath (nickel sulfate, nickel chloride, boric acid)
- Chrome bath (chromic acid, sulfate ratio)
- Check and maintain:
- pH
- Temperature
- Metal concentration
- Additive levels (brighteners, wetting agents)
- Perform titration and chemical analysis
1. Chemical Maintenance
- Calculate and add required chemicals to maintain optimal bath composition
- Prepare fresh plating solutions when needed
- Maintain proper ratios to avoid defects
1. Pre-treatment & Post-treatment Chemistry
- Monitor cleaning, degreasing, and pickling solutions
- Ensure proper activation before plating
- Check passivation and rinsing processes
1. Quality Control Testing
- Test plated components for:
- Coating thickness
- Adhesion
- Corrosion resistance
- Conduct tests such as:
- Hull cell test (for bath performance)
- Salt spray test
- pH and conductivity testing
1. Troubleshooting Defects
Identify and correct issues like:
- Dull or burnt deposits
- Pitting or pinholes
- Peeling or poor adhesion
- Uneven thickness
- Maintain logs of:
- Daily bath analysis
- Chemical additions
- Test results
- Prepare reports for production and QA teams
1. Chemical Safety & Compliance
- Handle hazardous chemicals safely (nickel salts, chromic acid)
- Ensure proper labeling and storage
- Follow environmental and safety regulations
- Assist in effluent treatment monitoring (ETP)
1. Support Production Team
- Work closely with plant supervisors and operators
- Provide guidelines on process parameters
- Help optimize plating quality and efficiency
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry
- Experience with titration and lab instruments
- Understanding of electroplating chemistry
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
Work Workplace
- Exposure to acids and metal salts
- Requires PPE and strict lab safety practices
Career Growth
- Senior Chemist
- Quality Control Manager
- R&D; Chemist (surface coatings)
- Technical Specialist in plating chemistry
Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month