Plating Operator | 2nd Shift

AdvancedPCB; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvancedPCB is seeking a reliable Plating Operator to join our fast-paced production environment in California. The role focuses on wet process equipment including copper plating, gold immersion, and related processes. You will load racks, monitor bath temperatures and currents, and ensure safety around chemicals.

The position requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 20 lbs. This full-time, second-shift role offers DOE compensation between $20.00 and $26.00 per hour and opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the PCB industry and ability to perform each duty satisfactorily.
• High School diploma or equivalent, with PCB manufacturing experience 3–5 years.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate wet process equipment for PCB panel processing such as copper plating and gold immersion.
• Load racks and manage bath temperatures and currents.
• Maintain and clean equipment and follow customer specifications.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs and stand for long periods.

Skills

PCB industry experience

High School diploma

Manufacturing experience

Good communication

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

AdvancedPCB is seeking a reliable, motivated Plating Operator to join our growing company. The Plating Operator will be working in a fast-paced, production environment. Knowledge of printed circuit boards is a plus.

Essential Job Function:

• Operate wet process equipment for PCB panel processing through functions that include manual copper plating, gold immersion, electroless copper, electrolytic gold, outer layer etching, and hot air level processing.
• Set and maintain chemical processing equipment within operational parameters.
• Carefully load racks in plating tanks while ensuring proper temperature/current of baths.
• Load the line.
• Work around chemicals and exercise safe chemical handling.
• Follow customers’ specifications.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push over 20 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Maintains and cleans all department equipment.
• Screwing in items by hand (Tightening clamps manually).
• Ability to work with hands for extended periods of time.
• Position involves working with chemicals in a safe and monitored environment.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring available to work during standard business hours and mandatory weekend overtime when needed to meet production goals. Shifts may include weekends, when schedule details provided in advance.

Work schedule is 2nd Shift | Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the printed circuit board industry and must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience in the PCB Industry.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with production staff and be a great team player.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, pull, and push over 20 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Compensation:

California Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 to $26.00 USD | DOEThe actual compensation offered is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

About AdvancedPCB

AdvancedPCB, with over 40 years of experience, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The company features six manufacturing sites: Aurora, Colorado, our headquarters, Santa Clara, two in Southern California, Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Chandler Arizona. Currently, the company is viewed as over $100 Million; 180,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with over 480 employees, making APCT one of the largest privately held printed circuit board manufacturers in North America. Advanced PCB offers Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as well as 401K.

ITAR Compliance Requirement:

This position requires access to controlled technical data and/or participation in activities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals with refugee/asylee status). Candidates who do not meet ITAR eligibility requirements will not be eligible for employment in this position.

AdvancedPCB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law (EEOC).

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