Plating Operator III - Part Time - 2nd Shift
About the role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 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.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Performance Expectations: Meet production and quality goals, follow safety requirements, minimize defects, maintain accurate documentation, and demonstrate reliability and teamwork.
- Reports To: Operations Supervisor (Plating Department).
- Eligibility: This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR controls; applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Voluntary benefits
Pay
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $19.00/hour or $20.00/hour + 10% shift differential for working 2nd shift (subject to change dependent on physical location). Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total compensation = base salary + incentive(s) + benefits.