Electroplating Operator

Advanced Plating Technologies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Job summary

A metal finishing company in Milwaukee is seeking an Electroplater to manage their electroplating production line. This role includes running the line, ensuring safety compliance, and following procedures. Ideal candidates should be team-oriented, dependable, and have a strong background in chemistry. Experience in electroplating and quality management systems is a plus. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong Chemistry background preferred.
• Strong Mathematic background preferred.
• Electroplating/Metal Finishing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run all aspects of the electroplating production line.
• Coordinate and schedule tasks/projects with supervisors.
• Ensure safe practices and company policies are followed.

Skills

Team oriented

Good communication skills

High level of job related knowledge

Dependable

Job description

$18-$20/hr based on experience - Benefits Package Available

Role and Responsibilities

We will train a candidate who will take responsibility for and run all aspects of an electroplating production line. The candidate must be able to accurately follow written procedures, adjust bath chemistry, and be able to inspect raw and finished product using a variety of inspection methods and equipment.

An Electroplater will be responsible for:

• Sets. Starts, and shutdowns electroplating lines
• Works to achieve scheduling priorities on the line
• Tracking of key metrics to constantly drive continuous improvement
• Work to ensure safe practices and company policies and procedures are being followed
• Work closely with production supervisors to coordinate and schedule tasks/projects
• Work closely with support supervisors to coordinate and schedule tasks/projects
• Work to ensure ongoing success of company maintenance plans and objectives
• Work to ensure ongoing success of company housekeeping and organization objectives
• Reads and accurately interpret shop paper, provides feedback on issues and changes
• Performs other assigned duties to achieve the goals of the department and company

Qualifications and Education Requirements

A successful candidate must be a team oriented person with good communication skills. A successful candidate must be able to excel at the following:

• Show high level of job related knowledge
• Show a high level of quality of work
• Follows set attendance/punctuality policies
• Takes initiative
• Shows good communication and listening skills
• Is dependable

Preferred Skills

• Strong Chemistry background
• Strong Mathematic background
• Good Organizational skills
• Electroplating/Metal Finishing experience
• ISO quality mgmt systems experience
• Forklift license a plus

Physical Demands:

• The ability to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment:

The work environment is a fast paced, manufacturing job-shop. A variety of chemical baths are used on manufacturing floor on a daily basis and proper care and focus must be taken to ensure safety. Communication and teamwork are highly valued within the company as well as the push for continual improvement.