Plating Technician

Job Store Staffing; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Store Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Plating Technician to support our clients on the 12-Hour Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in North Colorado Springs. An initial 3–6 months of training on the Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) is required to ensure a smooth transition.

The role involves monitoring plating bath chemistry, setting up plating lines, inspecting tanks and sensors, and maintaining logs while adhering to cleanroom protocols and safety practices in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related field with 1–2 years in chemical or semiconductor industry.
• High School Diploma/GED with 3–4 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, adjust, and titrate plating bath chemistry (pH, temperature).
• Set up plating lines and process wafers manually through baths.
• Inspect tank sensors, pumps, and piping for leaks and perform bath prep.
• Visually inspect wafers and perform post-plate measurements.
• Maintain accurate chemical logs and follow cleanroom protocols.
• Assist with plating experiments and process development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical math skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

High School Diploma with 3–4 years experience

Job description

Job Store Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Plating Technicians to support our clients night-shift manufacturing operations in a high-tech, high-volume environment. Location: North Colorado SpringsShift: 12-Hour Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)Requires an initial 3–6 months of training on the 12-Hour Day Shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMPay Range: $22-24/hour

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry (or related field) with 1–2 years in the chemical or semiconductor industry; OR High School Diploma/GED with 3–4 years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of algebra for bath adjustments and concentration calculations.
• Problem-solving ability, self-motivation, and solid written and verbal communication for logging and documentation.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the 12-hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable wearing full cleanroom PPE (lab coat, hairnet, booties, mask, gloves, eyewear) and working safely with hazardous materials daily.

Job Duties

• Monitor, adjust, and titrate plating bath chemistry (pH, temperature, line balance).
• Set up plating lines and process standard/thin wafers manually through baths.
• Inspect tank sensors, pumps, and piping for leaks; perform routine tank dumping, cleaning, and bath prep.
• Visually inspect wafers using microscopes/digital imaging; perform post-plate shear testing and height measurements.
• Maintain accurate chemical addition logs and strictly follow all cleanroom protocols and environmental regulations.
• Assist with plating experiments, new process development, and other duties as assigned.