Plating Technician

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) in San Diego, CA seeks a Plating Technician to perform precision plating on components for high-technology products.

The role is full-time, on-site, focusing on preparing parts, mixing chemical solutions, operating plating equipment, and monitoring process conditions for quality and safety. You will document process data, inspect finished parts, and collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plating or metal finishing processes.
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Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for plating and mix chemical solutions within specified parameters.
• Operate plating equipment and monitor process conditions for quality and safety.
• Inspect finished parts for adherence to specifications and document process data.
• Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to improve plating processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Tools

Plating equipment

Chemical handling

Job description

Role Description The Plating Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in San Diego, CA, responsible for performing precision plating processes on components used in high-technology products. Day-to-day activities include preparing parts for plating, mixing and maintaining chemical solutions within specified parameters, operating plating equipment, and monitoring process conditions to meet quality and safety standards. The technician inspects finished parts for adherence to specifications, documents process data, and communicates any issues to supervisors or engineering staff. This role also includes routine equipment cleaning, basic preventative maintenance, and strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety procedures in a manufacturing setting. Collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams is essential to ensure consistent output and continuous improvement of plating processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with plating, metal finishing, or similar manufacturing processes; ability to follow detailed work instructions and production schedules.
• Basic understanding of chemistry or chemical handling, including mixing solutions and tracking bath conditions in accordance with safety and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation practices, such as recording process parameters, completing production logs, and reporting nonconformances.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights in a production environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including use of personal protective equipment and adherence to environmental and hazardous materials guidelines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operators, quality personnel, and engineers.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.