Wet Process Operator - 2nd shift

Sanmina; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Wet Process Operator for the 2nd shift to manage copper and gold plating lines in our PCB manufacturing environment. You will operate automated plating lines and, when needed, manual plating, following process travelers and customer specs.

The role emphasizes safety, precise chemical additions, and adherence to quality standards; strong written and oral communication helps collaborate across teams. ITAR facility requiring US Citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in the copper or gold plating functions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understand process travelers, customer specifications and tolerances specified on travelers or blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate copper and gold plating lines (2nd shift).
• Run automated plating lines; manual plating experience preferred.
• Make additions to the chemistry involved in copper or gold plating.
• Follow all safety requirements and SOPs for handling products and chemistry.

Skills

Copper plating

Gold plating

Automated plating lines

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Wet Process Operator - 2nd shift

Job Purpose: Operation of Copper and Gold Plating Lines for Printed Circuit Board Industry.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

Must be able to run automated Plating lines. Previous experience with Manual plating as well, is preferred. Candidate must know how to make additions of the chemistry involved in cooper or gold plating. Candidate must follow all safety requirements on handling products and chemistry.

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in the copper or gold Plating functions.
• The candidate must have good written and oral communications skills.
• Understand process travelers, customer specifications and tolerances specified on travelers or blueprints.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

Salary Range (annual) : $39,520.00 - $46,800.00

Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.

Eligibility

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.