Senior Plating Technician - 1st Shift (Temp-to-Hire)

Volt; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Other paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Volt is seeking a Plating Technician 3 for a local manufacturing leader in San Diego (Kearny Mesa). The role is full-time, temp-to-hire, with first shift hours and a pay rate of $21.00–$23.00 per hour DOE.

You will prepare surfaces, select plating materials, operate and maintain tanks, monitor process parameters, and ensure quality and safety compliance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plating, high school or GED, ability to read technical drawings, knowledge of chemical safety, and strong

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or equivalent (GED).
• Requires 5+ years of experience working in a plating or electroplating facility.
• Experience with plating materials and chemicals and with plating equipment.
• Strong reading/interpretation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and ability to troubleshoot plating equipment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Meet ITAR US Person requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for plating, including cleaning, polishing, and sandblasting.
• Selecting plating materials and chemicals based on finish and application.
• Setting up and maintaining plating equipment (tanks, pumps, power supplies).
• Monitoring and adjusting plating parameters (voltage, temperature, current density).
• Conducting tests to ensure adhesion, corrosion resistance, and thickness meet standards.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and making repairs or adjustments.
• Maintaining records of plating operations and chemical usage.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Chemical safety

Troubleshooting

ITAR US Person

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plating equipment (tanks, pumps, power supplies)

Job description

Volt is seeking a Plating Technician 3 for a local manufacturing leader in San Diego (Kearny Mesa). The role is full-time, temp-to-hire, with first shift hours and a pay rate of $21.00–$23.00 per hour DOE.

You will prepare surfaces, select plating materials, operate and maintain tanks, monitor process parameters, and ensure quality and safety compliance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plating, high school or GED, ability to read technical drawings, knowledge of chemical safety, and strong