Plating Technician

Job Description

The Plating Technician performs electroplating and metal-finishing processes for high-reliability components in a production environment. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by executing plating processes to specification, monitoring chemical baths, inspecting product quality, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform part preparation and finishing activities including cleaning, masking, racking, plating, and post-finish operations.
• Operate electroplating equipment such as plating tanks, rectifiers, ovens, and auxiliary processing tools according to work instructions.
• Monitor chemical bath parameters (pH, temperature, concentration) and make routine adjustments within defined guidelines.
• Inspect plated components for appearance, thickness, adhesion, and defects using visual and basic measurement methods.
• Record production results, process data, and maintain accurate chemical and production logs.
• Follow all safety standards, PPE requirements, and hazardous-materials handling procedures.
• Support routine equipment maintenance and cleanliness of the plating area.
• Escalate process issues, equipment malfunctions, or quality concerns to leads or supervisors as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, or metal-finishing environment.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods during a shift.
• 2–4 years of electroplating, anodizing, or metal-finishing experience.
• Experience plating precious metals such as gold, nickel, or silver.
• Familiarity with ISO or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Basic experience with chemical titration or bath analysis.

Skills

• Chemical Safety
• Handling Hazardous Materials
• High Reliability
• Manufacturing Processes
• Manufacturing Production
• Microscope Inspection
• Safety Compliance
• Safety-Oriented
• Teamwork
• Work Instructions

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
• Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes.

Pay Range

Pay Range Explained: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation. For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.