Electroplating Lab Tech I — 3rd Shift & Growth

McGard; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Quarterly profit sharing

10 holidays

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site walking trail

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

McGard in Town of Orchard Park, NY is seeking an Electroplating Lab Technician to support plating operations on the 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Sunday–Thursday). The role focuses on maintaining process parameters, ensuring high-quality plating, and assisting operators with training while adhering to safety and DOT training requirements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong math and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow written and spoken instructions in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, written and spoken.
• Regular attendance and reliability.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Must complete respirator protection and fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and maintenance of plating operations to ensure high-quality deposition.
• Assist Plating Operators and Utility Workers in training.
• Run daily analysis on plating processes to verify concentrations and additions.
• Perform tests and daily data entries for baths and plating properties.
• Test baths for surface tension, brighteners, pore count, concentration, stress and tensile testing, pH adjustments, etc.
• Troubleshoot plating process issues using lab techniques.
• Operate and calibrate equipment such as metering pumps and pH meters.
• Perform plating adhesion tests and report results.
• Complete internal sample submission testing and reports.
• Sign off on parts release to McGard and complete required safety training (HAZWOP).
• Run test racks on the R&D plating line.

Skills

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

McGard in Town of Orchard Park, NY is seeking an Electroplating Lab Technician to support plating operations on the 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Sunday–Thursday). The role focuses on maintaining process parameters, ensuring high-quality plating, and assisting operators with training while adhering to safety and DOT training requirements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong math and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow written and spoken instructions in English.