MACHINE OPERATOR - PLATING 3rd Shift Overnights

Paylocity; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Machine Operator / Production Operator for the 3rd shift to handle plating processing for circuit boards and ensure quality finishes. You will rotate through training on 1st or 2nd shifts during initial weeks and work Monday–Friday nights with possible overtime.

The role requires standing for long periods, good vision, and manual dexterity, with a high school diploma as a baseline qualification. The manufacturing environment can be noisy and involve chemicals.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• 3rd shift is the standard schedule with possible overtime.
• Training on 1st or 2nd shift during the first 4–6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tanks by removing residue, checking anodes and making additions.
• Set proper temperatures and cycle times.
• Prepare the surface of the board through cleaning.
• Verify quality requirements on the finished product.
• Learn processes such as Black Oxide, Deburr, Desmear, Pattern Plating, Nickel/Gold, Etchers, and more as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Standing for long periods

Good vision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microscope

Fixture

Hand tools

Job description

Description

3rd shift runs from 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m., Monday - Friday. Some overtime will be available during the week. Training likely to take place on 1st or 2nd shift for the first 4 - 6 weeks.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS - MACHINE OPERATOR / PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Actively involved in all duties for procedures related to plating processing a variety of circuit board to obtain multiple finishes for electrical conductivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare tanks by removing residue, checking anodes and making necessary additions.
• Setting proper temperatures and cycle times.
• Prepare the surface of the board through various cleaning processes.
• Verify quality requirements to finished product.
• Operator may be trained on the following processes as deemed necessary: Black Oxide, Deburr, Desmear/Electroless Copper, Pattern Plating, Nickel/Gold, Black Hole, Etchers, Silver and Resist Strip.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to department supervisor and Director of Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing for long periods of time is required.

Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Use of plating thickness instruments including microscope, fixture and hand tools so good vision and dexterity required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is in a manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, dirt and chemicals.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday from 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. with some overtime available during the week.

Training may take place on one of the following shifts for the first 4 - 6 weeks:

Training on 1st shift: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Training on mid-shift: 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Training on 2nd shift: 3:15 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.