Electroplating Supervisor (Day Shift)

Water Otter Job Board; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in Illinois is seeking an Electroplating Supervisor to oversee plating operations, ensure safety and quality, and supervise chemical operators in the Plating area. The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and strong compliance focus.

The position coordinates with environmental programs, maintains records, and supports ISO-9001 initiatives, with a full-time schedule and benefits. 11 am – 7:30 pm shift is included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 10–15 years plating/coating experience in a production environment.
• Experience in environmental compliance and hazardous waste disposal is strongly desired.
• Wastewater treatment certification is preferred.
• Safety oriented mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plating operations, ensuring coatings meet thickness, adhesion, and finish standards.
• Train chemical operators in plating bath operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain plating bath chemistry samples and adjust baths to sustain part quality.
• Maintain stock of production chemicals and supplies.
• Operate/testing equipment (XRF Thickness Tester) and generate part certifications as needed.
• Update plating process records and ISO-9001 procedures.
• Oversee chemical cleaning and aqueous degreasing operations and wastewater treatment.
• Monitor and record hazardous waste disposal; support environmental reporting.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Safety leadership

Industrial plating experience

Environmental compliance

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Education

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. in Illinois is seeking an Electroplating Supervisor to oversee plating operations, ensure safety and quality, and supervise chemical operators in the Plating area. The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and strong compliance focus.

The position coordinates with environmental programs, maintains records, and supports ISO-9001 initiatives, with a full-time schedule and benefits. 11 am – 7:30 pm shift is included.