Metal Finishing Technician

Industrial Metal Finishing Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Metal Finishing Company is seeking a Plating Line Operator / Process Technician to oversee plating operations, ensure product quality, and maintain efficient production flow.

You will start up and monitor plating lines, read work orders, set parameters (temperature, current, time, thickness), and coordinate rack loading while supervising teammates to meet schedules. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal finishing or plating operations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to read work orders and follow technical specifications.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to supervise and guide team members.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to act quickly in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plating line operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Adjust process parameters based on performance for commercial-grade jobs.
• Approve and sign off on production that meets specs; escalate when needed.
• Supervise rackers and coordinate workflow; stop production if issues arise.

Job description

We’re Hiring: Plating Line Operator / Process Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Plating Line Operator to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing plating operations, ensuring product quality, and maintaining efficient production flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect first-article parts and recommend accept/reject status
• Adjust process parameters based on performance (commercial-grade jobs)
• Approve and sign off on commercial-grade production
• Supervise rackers and coordinate workflow
• Stop production if quality issues arise and Escalate appropriately
• Communicate with Production Coordinator regarding orders, issues, and delivery conflicts
• Report processing concerns to management

Work Activities Include:

• Start up and monitor plating lines, ensuring all equipment is operational
• Verify tank temperatures, including chiller and boiler systems
• Read and interpret work orders to determine plating requirements
• Set up and control plating equipment (temperature, current, time, thickness)
• Coordinate rack selection and ensure productive load quantities
• Operate cranes/hoists to move parts through cleaning, rinsing, and plating processes
• Monitor plating quality and make real-time voltage/amperage adjustments
• Inspect finished parts visually and with measuring tools
• Identify and report non-conformances
• Maintain clean finishes through proper rinsing and drying
• Support plating of small components using barrel systems
• Lead and assist team members in racking, cleaning, and plating
• Monitor process performance and notify Quality of non-conforming materials (NCMs)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in metal finishing or plating operations preferred
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to read work orders and follow technical specifications
• Leadership mindset with the ability to supervise and guide team members
• Problem-solving skills and ability to act quickly in production environments

Join a team focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.