Plating Operator III - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Plating Operator 3 is responsible for operating and monitoring electroplating, metal finishing, and surface treatment equipment to apply protective or decorative coatings to manufactured parts. This position ensures products meet quality specifications, safety requirements, and production schedules while maintaining plating baths, equipment, and process documentation. Reports to the Operations Supervisor in the Plating department.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plating lines, tanks, rectifiers, and related equipment.
• Load and unload parts onto racks, baskets, or fixtures.
• Prepare parts through cleaning and surface preparation processes.
• Monitor current, voltage, temperature, pH, and chemical concentrations.
• Inspect plated parts for quality and defects.
• Record production and process data.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Meet production and quality goals, follow safety requirements, minimize defects, maintain accurate documentation, and demonstrate reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience: Manufacturing, plating, metal finishing, or chemical processing experience preferred.

Skills

• Attention to detail, basic math, troubleshooting, and ability to follow work instructions.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 30 pounds; ability to work around chemicals and wear required PPE.
• Work Environment: Manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Eligibility: This position requires access to information subject to stringent controls under ITAR or EAR. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Pay

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $19.00/hour to $20.00/hour + 10% Shift Differential for working on 2nd Shift (subject to change dependent on physical location).

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.