Precision Plating Operator – Aerospace Coatings

Precision Castparts Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off 80 hours

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Plating Operator to apply chemical conversion coatings to aerospace and industrial parts. You will rack parts, manage chromate treatments, and perform pre-cleaning steps while maintaining strict safety and process logs.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing or plating, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, with benefits and a quarterly bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and interprets complex work instructions, basic blueprints, and dimensions.
• Proficient in basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
• Skilled in using basic hand tools and precision measurement instruments (micrometers).
• Familiar with calculating plating times and monitoring digital process charts.
• Basic computer skills to navigate the company intranet to locate process documents.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 45 lbs and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Safety First: Maintain strict adherence to safety guidelines and PPE use.
• Precision Coating: Execute intermediate racking, loading, and manual/tank chromate treatments.
• Chemical Management: Safely make intermediate chemical additions according to exact specs.
• Quality Control: Conduct in-process inspections using X-ray units to ensure parts meet standards.
• Technical Compliance: Interpret technical docs (C-Specs), maintain logs, and ensure traceability.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and replacements of racking components.
• Team Collaboration: Work with a dynamic team and align with leadership objectives.

Skills

Technical literacy

Shop mathematics

Tool proficiency

Process tracking

Digital literacy

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Plating Operator to apply chemical conversion coatings to aerospace and industrial parts. You will rack parts, manage chromate treatments, and perform pre-cleaning steps while maintaining strict safety and process logs.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing or plating, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to lift up to 45 lbs. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, with benefits and a quarterly bonus plan.