Plating Operator

Precision Castparts; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 32,718 - 40,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

80 hours PTO and 10 holidays

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Plating Operator for the 2nd shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm) to apply Post Chromate coatings to steel parts and support the Plating department.

Candidates should be familiar with racking, chromate treatments, and pre-cleaning operations. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and readiness to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Basic shop math including fractions and decimals.
• Basic knowledge of inspection tools and their proper use.
• Basic knowledge of machine tools.
• Ability to interpret written instructions on shop travelers.
• Capable of setting up and running parts as required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely under PPE and equipment guidelines.
• Verify parts against traveler and prior operations.
• Return to prior department for corrections if discrepancies; follow instructions.
• Read shop travelers or blueprints to determine plating requirements.
• Follow SOPs to check, test, log in/out, and plate quality parts with supervisor help.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Shop math

Inspection tools

Machine tools

Read shop travelers

Setup/run parts

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

Position Summary - 2nd Shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm)

Selected Plating Operator candidates in this position will be expected to successfully apply Post Chromate (chemical conversion coatings) to steel alloy production parts, and perform various support functions for the Plating department. Candidates in this position shall be fully familiar with various racking techniques, manual and tank chromate treatment applications, and other pre cleaning operations such as solvent cleaning and vapor degreasing. Plating Operators will also be expected to maintain terminal equipment in good working order throughout the production cycle such as repair and replacement of racking components and equipment as necessary.

Candidates must be self‑disciplined and self‑motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. They must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.


• Verify parts to shop traveler for quantities and that prior operations have been completed before starting process.


• If any discrepancies, return to prior department for corrections.


• Read shop travelers or blueprints to determine specified requirements and instructions for plating parts.


• Review specific instructions and operating procedures for the Plating process to make sure that specific requirements are met according to shop traveler instructions.


• Follow standard operating procedures to check, test, login, logout, and plate good quality parts, coordinating with department's supervisor or lead during the process.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• The ability to read and write English.


• An introductory competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.


• A basic knowledge of inspection tools and their proper use.


• A basic knowledge of machine tools.


• The ability to interpret written instruction on shop travelers.


• Capable of setting up and running parts as required.

Required Experience

• 1-2 years of experience.

Level Of Education

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $23.75 to $29.50 USD.


• Eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan (1X bonus factor based on company performance).


• 80 hours paid time off per year and 10 paid holidays.


• Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.


• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.