Plater 1 National

Valence Surface Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Tempe, AZ is seeking an entry-level plating technician to support the cleaning, activation and plating processes on the production line. You will follow documented procedures, ensure safe operations, and help maintain documentation for each job.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety regulations, with on-site work and opportunities to participate in Kaizen and 5S improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; plating operation good practices training required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and environmentally responsible workplace and follow safety habits on the plating line.
• Process material through the complete cleaning, activation and plating sequence.
• Execute and monitor production per Traveler specifications.
• Ensure documentation is complete and ready before running a job.
• Follow Traveler procedures and document process parameters.
• Watch for quality issues and inform supervisor of any anomalies.
• Scan process steps as required.
• Execute production schedule to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Perform shift-transfer tasks like cleaning tanks and equipment, and communicating status.
• Participate in daily metrics meetings and Kaizen/5S activities.
• Be adaptable to work in other processes as needed.
• Wear OSHA-regulated PPE at all times during plating operations.

Skills

Time management

Initiative

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Plating operation training

Job description

Uses established processes to plate, coat and treat metal items by immersion in a series of chemical or electrolytic solutions, ensuring the required production output to meet customer demand.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain a safe and environmentally appropriate workplace, applying good safety habits on the plating line and throughout all processes, equipment and accessories for assigned lines
• Process material through the complete cleaning, activation and plating process
• Execute and monitor the production process according to the specifications in the Traveler
• Ensure documentation is complete and ready before running a job
• Follow processes as written in the Traveler and use it to document the process parameters used during each job
• Watch for possible quality issues while processing and inform supervisor of unusual conditions in the process or material
• Scan process steps as required
• Execute the production schedule to meet customer delivery requirements
• Perform shift-transfer activities such as cleaning tanks, topping off plating tanks, cleaning the work area and communicating status
• Participate in daily metrics meetings
• Support Kaizen events and the 5S culture, and provide feedback that allows for improvements
• Work in other processes and methods as needed
• Ability to wear OSHA-regulated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times while plating

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or GED: Preferred; Plating Operation Good Practices Training: Required

Experience: 0–2 years (entry level) in industrial/aerospace, plating processes or manufacturing processes

Other Requirements

• Knowledge (Basic): barrel plating; gold, nickel and copper plating; rinsing techniques; proper router filling; arithmetic skills
• Time management, initiative, creativity, organizational skills, ability to take direction, ability to work well with others and attention to detail; professional, confident and dependable
• Must be able to pass the pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check as required

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

• Previous Plating and/or production factory experience

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