Copper & Gold Plating Operator — 2nd Shift (PCB)

Sanmina; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Wet Process Operator for the 2nd shift to manage copper and gold plating lines in our PCB manufacturing environment. You will operate automated plating lines and, when needed, manual plating, following process travelers and customer specs.

The role emphasizes safety, precise chemical additions, and adherence to quality standards; strong written and oral communication helps collaborate across teams. ITAR facility requiring US Citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in the copper or gold plating functions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understand process travelers, customer specifications and tolerances specified on travelers or blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate copper and gold plating lines (2nd shift).
• Run automated plating lines; manual plating experience preferred.
• Make additions to the chemistry involved in copper or gold plating.
• Follow all safety requirements and SOPs for handling products and chemistry.

Skills

Copper plating

Gold plating

Automated plating lines

Safety compliance

Job description

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Wet Process Operator for the 2nd shift to manage copper and gold plating lines in our PCB manufacturing environment. You will operate automated plating lines and, when needed, manual plating, following process travelers and customer specs.

The role emphasizes safety, precise chemical additions, and adherence to quality standards; strong written and oral communication helps collaborate across teams. ITAR facility requiring US Citizenship or permanent residency.