Plater for Electroless nickel Department

HI-TEC PLATING, INC; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Tec Plating, located in Seneca, SC, is seeking an Electroless Nickel technician for a 1st shift, full-time, on-site role. You will apply electroless nickel plating to varied components, prepare parts, monitor chemical baths, and ensure production specs are met.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of electroless nickel plating experience, strong quality-control skills, and the ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while maintaining equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electroless nickel plating and related metal finishing techniques.
• Understanding of chemical solutions, plating processes, and safe handling.
• Mechanical skills for equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Attention to detail for quality control and precision finishing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet production timelines.
• Team collaboration and effective communication in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing or metal finishing preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications are a plus.
• 3–5 years of Electroless nickel plating experience.
• Knowledge of Electroless nickel plating chemistry.
• Good work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a small team within the department.

Responsibilities

• Apply electroless nickel plating to components following customer specifications and production guidelines.
• Prepare parts for plating and monitor chemical baths.
• Maintain plating equipment and manage plating processes.
• Ensure quality control and safety compliance in the plating area.

Skills

Electroless nickel plating

Quality control

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certifications

Job description

Hi-Tec Plating specializes in providing high-quality metal finishing solutions, including thin dense chrome, electroless nickel, and hard chrome plating. Our services cater to manufacturers and machine shops by enhancing components such as bearing races, cams, valves, shafts, tubes, and journals. We are committed to delivering durable and precise finishes to meet industry-specific needs. Our expert craftsmanship ensures the reliability and performance of plated components.

Role Description

This is a 1st shift, full-time, on-site Electroless Nickel role located in Seneca, SC. The role involves applying electroless nickel plating to various components in compliance with customer and production specifications. Daily tasks include preparing parts for plating, monitoring chemical baths, maintaining equipment, managing plating processes, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in metal plating techniques, with a focus on electroless nickel plating
• Understanding of chemical solutions, plating processes, and safe material handling
• Mechanical skills, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Attention to detail for quality control, inspection, and precision finishing
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet production timelines
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Experience in manufacturing or metal finishing is preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications are a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in Electroless Nickle Plating.
• Knowledge of Electroless Nickle Plating Chemistry.
• Good work ethics and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage small group of people within Department.