Plater Operator 3rd shift

TTM • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

TTM Technologies is seeking a Plater Operator to process printed circuit board panels using wet-process equipment. The role involves maintaining chemical processing equipment within operating parameters, meeting production targets, following product flow and handling procedures, and working safely with chemicals, hazardous waste, and high-speed pressure equipment. Operators receive chemical-handling training before performing these duties and participate in ongoing training.

The position requires reading blueprints and traveler documents, following customer specifications and production schedules, reporting quality issues, assisting with process evaluations, and performing preventative maintenance. The operator must use required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures for handling, mixing, and disposing of chemicals and hazardous waste. Compensation is listed at $45,694–$72,226, with possible company bonuses and shift premiums depending on assignment and location.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of process chemistry.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds without straining.
• Ability to stand throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a Wet Process department or related chemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate wet-process equipment used to process PCB panels, including manual copper plating, solder plating, silver immersion, gold immersion, electroless copper, electrolytic gold, outer-layer etching, organic coating, and hot-air-level processing.
• Set and maintain chemical processing equipment within operational parameters.
• Load racks into plating tanks carefully and ensure the baths have the proper temperature and current.
• Read blueprints and traveler documents to produce and move products according to customer specifications and verify that previous operations have been completed.
• Follow work-flow dispatch requirements and adjust to schedule changes driven by hot jobs and customer requirements.
• Immediately report quality issues with panels and chemical baths to a supervisor and/or Process Engineers.
• Assist Process Engineers with chemical process evaluations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on chemical machines.
• Use all required personal protective equipment.
• Complete internal departmental documentation accurately.
• Follow safety measures for handling, mixing, and disposing of chemicals and hazardous waste.
• Maintain a safe work area while working with chemical processes and high-speed pressure equipment.
• Meet or exceed output targets by understanding product flow and department handling procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 10 paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off annually
• Career development through the Operator Advancement Program
• Annual compensation reviews
• A 90-day evaluation with a pay increase if key performance indicators are met
• Possible annual or quarterly company bonus
• Possible shift premium for alternative-shift positions, depending on assignment and location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED