Furnace Plater Trainee - 3rd Shift with Benefits

ADP, Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance, short/and

Long-term disability

Company matched 401k plan

Quarterly incentive bonuses

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid facility shutdown in December

Job summary

Abrasive Technology is seeking a Furnace Plater Trainee for the 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:30am) in Lewis Center, OH. The role trains on plating operations for medical/dental components and involves furnace loading, process control, and quality checks.

No electroplating experience is required—training is provided. Work is in a controlled environment with ISO/GMP compliance, process validation support, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• No prior electroplating experience required — training provided.
• Experience in manufacturing or metal finishing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load medical and dental components for furnace plating operations per approved work instructions and traveler documentation.
• Operate vacuum, inert gas, or controlled-atmosphere furnaces used in the metallization, brazing, or nickel plating of superabrasive (diamond, CBN) parts.
• Control and monitor process parameters including temperature, atmosphere composition, ramp rates, and soak durations using automated control systems.
• Maintain plating materials and furnace consumables according to lot traceability and expiration requirements.
• Verify part condition before and after furnace processing; inspect for coating uniformity, bond strength indicators, and visual surface quality.
• Document all process data, including batch traceability, temperature charts, and process deviations, in compliance with ISO and GMP recordkeeping standards.
• Conduct basic furnace maintenance, calibration checks, and leak detection per preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support process validation activities and assist engineering in qualifying new plating parameters or equipment.
• Adhere strictly to cleanroom or controlled manufacturing area protocols to prevent contamination of medical products.
• Follow all EHS procedures for chemical handling, thermal operations, and PPE use.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Abrasive Technology is seeking a Furnace Plater Trainee for the 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:30am) in Lewis Center, OH. The role trains on plating operations for medical/dental components and involves furnace loading, process control, and quality checks.

No electroplating experience is required—training is provided. Work is in a controlled environment with ISO/GMP compliance, process validation support, and preventive maintenance.