Plater

ITT Inc. - English US•El Cajon, CA

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs. The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. The Plater in the Electroplating Lab performs production plating operations on high‑precision RF connector components while maintaining proper chemical bath conditions. This role combines hands‑on plating with routine wet chemistry control to ensure consistent coating quality and compliance with aerospace and NADCAP requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Working knowledge of plating processes and basic bath chemistry control
Ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated (AS9100/NADCAP) environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small components
Basic math and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of electroplating or metal finishing experience in a production environment preferred

Responsibilities

Perform electroplating operations on small, precision components (e.g., contacts, connector parts) using processes such as gold and nickel plating
Prepare parts for plating including cleaning, masking, racking, and fixturing
Operate and monitor plating baths, maintaining parameters such as temperature, pH, and current density (ASF)
Conduct basic wet chemistry checks (e.g., titrations, pH) and make routine chemical additions per specifications
Inspect plated parts for coverage, thickness, and defects; identify and address basic process issues
Maintain production records, bath logs, and lot traceability in accordance with NADCAP and quality requirements
Follow all safety, environmental, and chemical handling procedures