Plating Operations Lead — Quality, Safety & Compliance

Richardson Electronics, Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd in Kentucky is seeking a working supervisor for the Plating area who will oversee all plating operations, ensure coatings meet thickness and finish standards, and supervise safety and quality.

The role requires formal chemistry training or long plating experience, environmental compliance know-how, and the ability to train others, maintain wastewater treatment systems, and uphold ISO-9001 procedures.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Chemistry or a Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree.
• 10–15 years plating/coating experience in a production environment.
• Experience in environmental compliance and hazardous waste disposal; wastewater treatment certification; safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees plating operations to meet thickness, adhesion, and finish standards.
• Trains other chemical operators in plating baths operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintains plating bath chemistry samples and adjusts baths to maintain quality.
• Maintains hazardous waste records and supports environmental compliance.
• Oversees ISO-9001 procedures in plating and monitors departmental spending.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Safety oriented

Environmental compliance

Wastewater treatment

Plating operations

Supervision

Education

Chemistry degree

Chemical Engineering degree

10–15 years plating experience

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd in Kentucky is seeking a working supervisor for the Plating area who will oversee all plating operations, ensure coatings meet thickness and finish standards, and supervise safety and quality.

The role requires formal chemistry training or long plating experience, environmental compliance know-how, and the ability to train others, maintain wastewater treatment systems, and uphold ISO-9001 procedures.