Electroplating Lab Technician: Precision QA & Support

W3Global; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Lab Technician to support electroplating operations, including barrel and reel-to-reel plating. Responsibilities include maintaining plating bath chemistry, performing analytical testing, and ensuring compliance with ISO and customer specs.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of lab or plating experience, familiarity with precious metal plating, and knowledge of process controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of laboratory or electroplating experience preferred.
• Experience with precious metal plating processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with barrel plating and reel-to-reel plating operations preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical analysis and titrations on plating baths and process solutions.
• Monitor and maintain chemistry for electroplating lines.
• Prepare and maintain chemical solutions, additives, and laboratory reagents.
• Record analytical data accurately and maintain laboratory logs and reports.
• Assist in troubleshooting plating defects.
• Support both barrel plating and continuous reel-to-reel plating operations.
• Conduct process checks to ensure plating baths remain within operational specifications.
• Assist production personnel with process adjustments and corrective actions.
• Collect samples from production lines for testing and quality verification.
• Perform thickness testing, pH testing, conductivity measurements, and other QC evaluations.
• Support inspection and verification of plated components to customer specifications.
• Maintain calibration of laboratory instruments and testing equipment.
• Assist with ISO, customer, and internal quality documentation requirements.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures regarding chemical handling and hazardous materials.

Job description

W3Global in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Lab Technician to support electroplating operations, including barrel and reel-to-reel plating. Responsibilities include maintaining plating bath chemistry, performing analytical testing, and ensuring compliance with ISO and customer specs.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of lab or plating experience, familiarity with precious metal plating, and knowledge of process controls.