Plater

ITT Inc. - English US; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

ITT Inc. in El Cajon, CA, seeks an electroplating technician to perform production plating on small, high‑precision RF connector components. The role blends hands‑on plating with wet chemistry checks to ensure quality and NADCAP compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in electroplating or metal finishing, with familiarity in plating processes, bath chemistry, and detailed documentation. Safety and precise recordkeeping are essential in this regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of electroplating or metal finishing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of plating processes and basic bath chemistry control.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated AS9100/NADCAP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroplating operations on small, precision components (e.g., contacts, connector parts) using gold and nickel plating.
• Prepare parts for plating including cleaning, masking, racking, and fixturing.
• Operate and monitor plating baths, maintaining parameters such as temperature, pH, and current density (ASF).
• Conduct basic wet chemistry checks (e.g., titrations, pH) and make routine chemical additions per specifications.
• Inspect plated parts for coverage, thickness, and defects; identify and address basic process issues.
• Maintain production records, bath logs, and lot traceability in accordance with NADCAP and quality requirements.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and chemical handling procedures.

Skills

Electroplating ops

Wet chemistry control

Documentation & records

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies:A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands includeFriction Technologies, KONIandAxtone.

Connect and Control Technologies:A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands includeITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace ControlsandkSARIA.

Position Summary

The Plater in the Electroplating Lab performs production plating operations on high‑precision RF connector components while maintaining proper chemical bath conditions. This role combines hands‑on plating with routine wet chemistry control to ensure consistent coating quality and compliance with aerospace and NADCAP requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform electroplating operations on small, precision components (e.g., contacts, connector parts) using processes such as gold and nickel plating
• Prepare parts for plating including cleaning, masking, racking, and fixturing
• Operate and monitor plating baths, maintaining parameters such as temperature, pH, and current density (ASF)
• Conduct basic wet chemistry checks (e.g., titrations, pH) and make routine chemical additions per specifications
• Inspect plated parts for coverage, thickness, and defects; identify and address basic process issues
• Maintain production records, bath logs, and lot traceability in accordance with NADCAP and quality requirements
• Follow all safety, environmental, and chemical handling procedures

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1–3 years of electroplating or metal finishing experience in a production environment preferred
• Working knowledge of plating processes and basic bath chemistry control
• Ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated (AS9100/NADCAP) environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small components
• Basic math and documentation skills

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Hourly range is from $21.92 to $32.69, plus a benefit plan.