Gold & Nickel Plating Technician — 3rd Shift

Samtec Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a plating operator to operate reel-to-reel or barrel plating equipment on the 3rd shift (Wed-Fri, 5:45 pm–5:45 am).

The role focuses on producing high quantities with accuracy while protecting surfaces with gold, nickel, or tin coatings. You will read assembly drawings, set up machines, and immerse parts in liquid metals for specified times, then verify quality and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some technical education is desired.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate plating equipment to coat metal parts with gold, nickel, matte tin, or other metals.
• Immerse workpieces in liquid metal for specified times.
• Read assembly drawings and manufacture parts accordingly.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Additional tasks may be assigned based on strengths and capabilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some technical education

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a plating operator to operate reel-to-reel or barrel plating equipment on the 3rd shift (Wed-Fri, 5:45 pm–5:45 am).

The role focuses on producing high quantities with accuracy while protecting surfaces with gold, nickel, or tin coatings. You will read assembly drawings, set up machines, and immerse parts in liquid metals for specified times, then verify quality and maintain a clean, safe work area.