Furnace Plater

Abrasive Technology Inc•Orange Township, OH

6d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Furnace Plater Trainee will prepare and load medical and dental components for furnace plating operations. This role involves operating vacuum, inert gas, or controlled-atmosphere furnaces for metallization, brazing, or nickel plating of superabrasive parts. The position requires controlling and monitoring process parameters, maintaining plating materials, verifying part condition, and documenting all process data. Responsibilities also include basic furnace maintenance, supporting process validation, adhering to cleanroom protocols, and following EHS procedures.

Requirements

No prior electroplating experience required — training provided.
Experience in manufacturing or metal finishing is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Basic computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds consistently.
Stand and sit throughout the workday as needed.
Comfortable working around chemicals and using appropriate PPE.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or properly licensed foreign person due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and load medical and dental components for furnace plating operations per approved work instructions and traveler documentation.
Operate vacuum, inert gas, or controlled-atmosphere furnaces used in the metallization, brazing, or nickel plating of superabrasive (diamond, CBN) parts.
Control and monitor process parameters including temperature, atmosphere composition, ramp rates, and soak durations using automated control systems.
Maintain plating materials and furnace consumables according to lot traceability and expiration requirements.
Verify part condition before and after furnace processing; inspect for coating uniformity, bond strength indicators, and visual surface quality.
Document all process data, including batch traceability, temperature charts, and process deviations, in compliance with ISO and GMP recordkeeping standards.
Conduct basic furnace maintenance, calibration checks, and leak detection per preventive maintenance schedules.
Support process validation activities and assist engineering in qualifying new plating parameters or equipment.
Adhere strictly to cleanroom or controlled manufacturing area protocols to prevent contamination of medical products.
Follow all EHS procedures for chemical handling, thermal operations, and PPE use.
Perform multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a neat and orderly workplace.
Take initiative and demonstrate internal drive for results.
Prioritize and determine the appropriate order of tasks according to relative importance.
Comprehend and successfully follow documented procedures.
Follow all company safety policies and practices.
Ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.