Electroplating Technician - Gold & Nickel Plating + QA

Virginia Panel Corporation; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Panel Corporation in Waynesboro, VA is seeking an Electroplater B for full-time manual labor in plating operations, including gold, nickel, and anodize lines. You will set up equipment, read blueprints, monitor baths and temperatures, and ensure QA standards are met.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience; metal finishing and automated line experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years minimum manufacturing experience.
• Experience with metal finishing and/or automated lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up automated plating equipment and related items to run parts on gold, anodize or nickel lines.
• Read blueprints, sketches and drawings to verify conformance of finished work piece to designated tolerances using inspection tools such as x-ray fluorescence unit.
• Adjust process baths to conform to specification and monitor temperature and pH.
• Operate and understand gold barrel line, anodize and nickel plate lines as needed.
• Demonstrate sound QA principles and inform supervision of any quality issues with line or process equipment.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist others on the plating line operations.
• Willingness to work around chemicals and wear PPE as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Virginia Panel Corporation in Waynesboro, VA is seeking an Electroplater B for full-time manual labor in plating operations, including gold, nickel, and anodize lines. You will set up equipment, read blueprints, monitor baths and temperatures, and ensure QA standards are met.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience; metal finishing and automated line experience is preferred.