Precision Plater - Gold/Nickel Electroplating (NADCAP)

ITT Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. in El Cajon, CA seeks a Plater in the Electroplating Lab to perform production plating on high-precision RF connector components while maintaining proper chemical bath conditions.

This role blends hands-on plating with routine wet chemistry control to ensure coating quality and NADCAP compliance. The position requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years electroplating or metal finishing in a production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of plating processes and basic bath chemistry control.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated (AS9100/NADCAP) environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small components.
• Basic math and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroplating operations on small precision components.
• Prepare parts for plating (cleaning, masking, racking, fixturing).
• Operate and monitor plating baths, maintaining parameters such as temperature, pH, and current density.
• Conduct basic wet chemistry checks (e.g., titrations, pH) and make routine chemical additions per specifications.
• Inspect plated parts for coverage, thickness, and defects; identify and address basic process issues.
• Maintain production records, bath logs, and lot traceability in accordance with NADCAP and quality requirements.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and chemical handling procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ITT Inc. in El Cajon, CA seeks a Plater in the Electroplating Lab to perform production plating on high-precision RF connector components while maintaining proper chemical bath conditions.

This role blends hands-on plating with routine wet chemistry control to ensure coating quality and NADCAP compliance. The position requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated environment.