Tester-Plating (1st shift)

Vertiv Group Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented Plating Tester to inspect, test, and verify the quality of plated components during manufacturing. You will conduct visual and dimensional inspections, coating thickness and adhesion testing, and document results to ensure customer specifications and engineering requirements are met.

The role supports root cause investigations and continuous improvement, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and requires adherence to safety standards in a dynamic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in quality control, manufacturing inspection, plating operations, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment preferred.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of plated components to verify appearance, finish quality, and compliance with established standards.
• Conduct coating thickness measurements, adhesion testing, conductivity testing, and other required quality tests.
• Utilize micrometers, gauges, coating thickness testers, and related inspection tools.
• Review and verify product specifications, engineering drawings, process sheets, and quality documentation.
• Accurately document inspection and test results and maintain records per procedures.
• Identify non-conforming materials and communicate findings to production and quality teams.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to plating defects and process issues.
• Monitor plating processes to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Assist with first-piece, in-process, and final inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Follow all company policies, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading engineering drawings

Data entry basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Coating thickness testers

Gauges

Inspection tools

Conductivity testers

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Plating Tester to support plating operations by inspecting, testing, and verifying the quality of plated components throughout the manufacturing process. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting visual and dimensional inspections, performing coating thickness and adhesion testing, documenting results, identifying defects, and ensuring plated products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company quality standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, process compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform visual inspections of plated components to verify appearance, finish quality, and compliance with established
• Conduct plating tests including coating thickness measurements, adhesion testing, conductivity testing, and other required quality
• Utilize testing and measuring equipment such as micrometers, gauges, coating thickness testers, and related inspection tools.
• Review and verify product specifications, engineering drawings, process sheets, and quality documentation.
• Accurately document inspection and test results and maintain records in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify non-conforming materials and products and communicate findings to production and quality teams.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to plating defects and process issues.
• Monitor plating processes to ensure compliance with established quality and operational standards.
• Assist with first-piece, in-process, and final inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company policies, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in quality control, manufacturing inspection, plating operations, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and process deviations.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials as required throughout the shift.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while following all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position

Work Environment

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication