Plating Technician

Advantest America; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantest America’s R&D Circuits division is seeking a plating technician in South Plainfield, NJ to support PCB production. You will set up plating lines, load panels, monitor process parameters, and ensure product quality while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, performing maintenance on equipment, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure efficient production flow in a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with plating processes and load/unload of production panels.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders to set up equipment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Review setup, blueprints, and work orders to determine plating requirements.
• Load and unload production panels from plating lines.
• Set up, operate, and monitor plating equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain quality.
• Perform quality checks to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance on plating equipment and replace filters.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment per safety protocols.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and team members for efficient production.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, parameters, and quality results.

Job description

Plating job requirements and description

R&D Circuits, a member company of Advantest America, Inc., is wholly owned by Advantest Corporation (a Tokyo Stock Exchange listed company). For over 50 years, R&D Circuits has been a leader in the printed circuit board industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review setup, blueprints, and work order instructions to determine plating requirements and equipment settings.
• Load and unload production panels from plating lines.
• Set up, operate, and monitor plating equipment, including automated copper plating lines and other electroplating machinery.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to maintain product quality.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product conformance to specifications
• Conduct routine maintenance on plating equipment and replace filter materials as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following all safety protocols for chemical handling.
• Work collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and other team members to ensure efficient production flow.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, parameters, and quality inspection results.