Plating Technician - Paid Training & 1st/2nd Shifts

Penn ENG; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental: Vision

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Onsite training

Performance incentive bonuses

Volunteer program

Referral program

Employee-centric culture

1st and 2nd shift

Air-conditioned environment

Onsite gym

Job summary

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA is hiring a Plating Operator to run plating processes to engineering specifications using multiple tanks and a computerized machine. You will wear PPE, handle tanks, perform inspections, and ensure safety and quality while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of plating experience, preferably zinc plating. The environment is 1st/2nd shift with an air-conditioned facility and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good verbal, written communication skills as well as basic math.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• 1+ years of plating experience, preferably with zinc plating.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively runs the plating process to engineering specifications through utilizing one or a combination of the following: procedures, manual, work instructions, router, and written instructions.
• Operates a multi-tank-computerized machine to plate product.
• Wears proper PPE while performing tank maintenance such as tank additions, new tank makeup, tank discharge and tank clean outs.
• Safely handles spill response and properly handles hazardous waste.
• Safely utilizes an electric pallet jack and hoist to move product.
• Supports the Environmental Policy and Environmental Management System.
• Loads and unloads product from the plating line and dryers.
• Performs inspection of finished product per control plan including visual inspection and product gaging.
• Responsible for proper labeling and identification of chemicals, waste, hazards and product.
• Communicate production status and issues with other operators, supervision and maintenance through meetings and email.
• Participates in team meetings and works well with team members.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities and initiatives to meet team goals.
• Maintains equipment and a clean, organized work area following 6S principles.
• Operates x-ray machine to measure plating thickness.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance.
• Performs adhesion testing on product.
• Pulls and labels samples of product as needed for process validations.
• Move chemical drums utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Segregate, document and control non-conforming product.
• Collects chemical samples for lab analysis. Analyzes samples and makes additions to tanks to maintain tank parameters within operating specifications.
• Organize and process work based on the due date, emails and other communication.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Skills

Plating process operations

Communication skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-tank machine

X-ray thickness measurement

Job description

PennEngineering in Danboro, PA is hiring a Plating Operator to run plating processes to engineering specifications using multiple tanks and a computerized machine. You will wear PPE, handle tanks, perform inspections, and ensure safety and quality while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of plating experience, preferably zinc plating. The environment is 1st/2nd shift with an air-conditioned facility and opportunities for growth.