Plating Operator

Summit Interconnect, Inc.•Hoffman Estates, IL

2h•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role manually submerges panels and/or operates repetitive plating and wet process machines to electroplate/tinplate circuits onto panels. The position involves performing standard setups, constant monitoring, and periodic adjustments to machine speed, temperature, and chemical levels. The operator will also check chemical bath levels, perform additions as directed, and conduct manual operations including machine loading. Monitoring machines and performing limited preventive maintenance, such as cleaning screens and adding chemistry under lab direction, are also key duties. The role requires understanding industry standards and customer specifications, effective communication with management, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the capacity to work under pressure with time constraints. The operator will manage all Manual Plating processes and supporting equipment with little supervision and must effectively follow company systems and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
General ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
Strong attention to detail.
Problem solving ability.
Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with management/supervisory staff.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) industry.
Understanding of industry standards and appropriate application.

Responsibilities

Manually perform or operate machines requiring standard setups, constant monitoring and periodic adjustments in speed, temperature and/or chemical levels.
Check levels of chemical baths and may perform additions as directed on assigned processes.
Perform manual operations including machine loading.
Operate repetitive plating and wet process machines to plate circuits onto planes, e.g., deposition process.
Monitor machine and perform limited preventive maintenance, cleaning screens and makeup/adding chemistry under Lab direction.
Comprehend industry standards, customer specifications, designated reference materials and their appropriate application.
Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with management/supervisory staff.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Work under pressure with time constraints.
Operate all Manual Plating processes and supporting equipment with little supervision.
Effectively follow company systems and procedures.