Plating Technician 2

Job description

**Now Hiring! - Plating Technician 2**

1st shift - 7am to 3:30pm, Monday- Friday

$21.50/hour, contract-to-hire!

10 paid holidays per year as a contract/temp employee!

Centrally located in Kearny Mesa!

**Job Description**

As a Plating Technician 2, you will be responsible for analyzing and maintaining the plating line tanks, ensuring they operate within optimal manufacturing parameters.

Your role will involve performing chemical analyses, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the quality of plated parts.

**Responsibilities**

+ Prepare surfaces for plating, including cleaning, polishing, and sandblasting.
+ Select appropriate plating materials and chemicals based on desired finish and application requirements.
+ Set up and maintain plating equipment, such as tanks, pumps, and power supplies.
+ Monitor and adjust plating parameters like voltage, temperature, and current density to achieve desired results.
+ Conduct tests to ensure that plated parts meet quality standards, such as adhesion, corrosion resistance, and thickness.
+ Troubleshoot equipment issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
+ Maintain accurate records of plating operations, including chemical usage and time spent on tasks.
+ Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to plating operations.

**Essential Skills**

+ 1-3 years of plating experience.
+ Experience handling and understanding the safety of chemicals.
+ Experience with personal protective equipment (PPE).
+ Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
+ Basic computer skills for record-keeping and logging products.
+ Basic math skills.
+ Ability to read and understand written work instructions in English.
+ Ability to work under minimal supervision.
+ Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Chemical handling and understanding.
+ Manual plating experience.
+ Mechanical troubleshooting.
+ Experience with PPE.
+ General labor skills.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a company that values your expertise in plating and offers you 10 paid holidays per year.

We are committed to a work environment that supports quality and timely work, ensuring a balance between professional growth and personal well-being.

**Work Environment**

The role operates within a microelectronic manufacturing setting, emphasizing quality and timely work.

You will be provided with protective clothing and gear, including boots, aprons, earplugs, safety glasses, face shields, and masks.

Adherence to safety standards is paramount.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder.

Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests.

Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.

Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Required Skill Profession

Other General