Lab Chemist - Nickel-Chrome (Ni-Cr) Plating

QUALIFICATION : BSC or MSC CHEMISTRY or Chemical Engineering

EXPERIENCE : MINIMUM 3 - 4 Yrs (Electroplating or surface finishing lab preferred)

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

2. Chemical Maintenance

• Calculate and add required chemicals to maintain optimal bath composition
• Prepare fresh plating solutions when needed
• Maintain proper ratios to avoid defects

3. Pre-treatment & Post-treatment Chemistry

• Monitor cleaning, degreasing, and pickling solutions
• Ensure proper activation before plating
• Check passivation and rinsing processes

4. 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

5. Troubleshooting Defects

Identify and correct issues like:

• Dull or burnt deposits
• Pitting or pinholes
• Peeling or poor adhesion
• Uneven thickness

Recommend corrective actions (chemical adjustments, filtration, etc.)

6. Documentation & Records

• Maintain logs of:
• Daily bath analysis
• Chemical additions
• Test results
• Prepare reports for production and QA teams

7. 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)

8. 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 Environment

• 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: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person