Plating Process Technician II — Chemistry & Wastewater

Richardson Electronics, Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is seeking a plating technician for our Kentucky facility.

The role involves plating, cleaning, and treating components, maintaining baths and waste processing tanks, and ensuring compliance with safety and ISO-9001 standards. The candidate should have 3-5 years of plating experience (copper, nickel, silver) and be comfortable working with hazardous materials, wastewater treatment, and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Good math skills and ability to understand and implement safe chemical handling.
• 3-5 years’ experience in plating and cleaning operation.
• Must have copper, nickel, and silver plating experience.
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems is desirable, as well as knowledge of chemical and material processes.
• Safety oriented with training in hazardous waste and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Plates, cleans, and treats components per process instructions and teach the plating process to others.
• Keep records of operations as required by supervisor and ISO-9001.
• Assist supervisor in writing new parts processing instructions.
• Mix chemicals and solutions per documentation.
• Operate equipment to inspect work by measurement, appearance, or gauging.
• Move and manage chemical supplies and hazardous waste.
• Make adjustments to equipment to ensure quality products.
• Write work orders for maintenance/repair of plating equipment.
• Analyze process solutions and make additions as needed.

Skills

Plating operations

Metal plating handling

Math skills

Safety training

Copper plating

Nickel plating

Silver plating

Wastewater treatment

Job description

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is seeking a plating technician for our Kentucky facility.

The role involves plating, cleaning, and treating components, maintaining baths and waste processing tanks, and ensuring compliance with safety and ISO-9001 standards. The candidate should have 3-5 years of plating experience (copper, nickel, silver) and be comfortable working with hazardous materials, wastewater treatment, and process documentation.