Melissa Demmon

Solution Analysis and Maintenance:

• Perform chemical and plating solution analysis to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Prepare, adjust, and troubleshoot solutions for plating, dipping, and cleaning processes based on engineering standards.
• Manage data records, including solution adjustments, test results, and engineering data sheets.

Equipment and Safety Management:

• Operate and monitor chemical systems, including plating alarms, waste treatment systems, and bulk delivery equipment.
• Enforce safety standards by managing hydrogen cyanide, and acid leak detection protocols.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals in compliance with chemical hygiene and safety regulations.

Process Optimization:

• Collaborate with engineering to design and refine process workflows and specifications.
  Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste in plating and chemical processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, and provide innovative solutions for non-standard production challenges.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:

• Perform detailed tests to verify chemical concentrations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all processes, inspections, and engineering requirements. Stay updated on regulatory requirements, and integrate them into daily operations.

Training and Emergency Response:

• Act as the first responder for chemical spills, alarms, and emergency situations, ensuring proper containment, and reporting.

Technical knowledge and equipment use:

• Proficiently operate tools, fixtures, gauges, and test equipment to support plating and chemical processes.
• Conduct specialized plating and production tasks requiring advanced technical expertise.
• Apply knowledge of shop mathematics and processing formulas to ensure task precision and reliability.
  

Chemical Treatment and Solution Preparation:

• Treat chemical baths to ensure quality and adherence to operational standards.
• Prepare tanks with appropriate solutions for plating and cleaning processes.

Equipment Maintenance and Bulk Transfers:

• Perform routine tank maintenance to maintain equipment reliability and cleanliness.
• Manage bulk transfers of raw materials from delivery to storage, or production areas.

Process Monitoring and Waste Management:

• Monitor waste treatment systems to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Record and report waste treatment performance metrics for audits and reviews.

Process Analyst Support:

• Provide coverage for the Process Analyst role, including solution testing, troubleshooting, and as needed.
• Assist with chemical handling and process adjustments during peak operational periods, or staff absences.

Part Preparation and Inspection:

• Cleaned and prepped parts to meet plating specifications and quality standards.
• Conducted thorough inspections of outgoing parts to ensure defect-free results.

Plating Line Operation:

• Operated a variety of plating lines as a B Plater, gaining extensive hands-on experience with diverse plating processes.
• Advanced to a Plater status, specializing in plating with precious metals such as gold and silver.

Technical Expertise and Quality Assurance:

• Maintained strict adherence to operational procedures to achieve consistent, high-quality plating results.
• Identified and resolved plating issues to minimize waste, and ensure customer satisfaction.