Plating Operator (3rd Shift)
About The Position
Noveon Magnetics is seeking a Plating Operator with surface-finishing experience for direct manufacturing and commercialization. The role involves assisting with electroplating and corrosion-resistance processes on pilot and production lines to apply corrosion-resistant coatings to magnet products. Candidates should have a basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, electroplating metals and metallic alloys in aqueous solutions, pretreatment, cleaning, pickling, Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu, epoxy, and coating diagnosis and failure analysis. The operator supports the plating engineer or technician in daily operations and testing, helps maintain plating bath balance, inspects coated parts, records and reports data, and manages related materials and records. The role requires following instructions, working independently with minimal supervision, and a willingness to learn and conduct chemical titrations on plating baths. The position is located at Noveon Magnetics’ manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas, and reports to the Coating Manager. It requires extended standing and the ability to work extended shifts as needed. Noveon Magnetics describes itself as a diverse, fast-growing company focused on manufacturing rare earth magnets and advancing resource efficiency, resource independence, and a low-carbon economy.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience and a basic understanding of pretreatment and wet processes for coating and plating.
- Ability to use overhead hoists, fork trucks, hand tools, and rectifiers.
- Knowledge of safe material- and chemical-handling methods, using proper personal protective equipment.
- Comfort using measurement equipment such as thermometers, pH meters, and measuring scopes or microscopes.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening, medical physical, and, if applicable, visual testing.
- Ability to move up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to assemble parts or pieces quickly and accurately.
- Ability to wear PPE such as N-95 masks, half-face respirators, face shields, aprons, and FR coveralls.
- Ability to stand for long periods and willingness to work extended shifts when needed.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements, including sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wet processes for coating or plating Zn, phosphate, Ni/Cu, and epoxy.
Responsibilities
- Assist the plating engineer or technician with daily operations and related tests to ensure high-quality coating and plating on magnet products.
- Report maintenance issues in detail to the manager or technician for work-order submission, and record and report data daily.
- Visually inspect coated parts and send them to Quality Control to check plating thickness and product quality.
- Assist with maintaining plating bath balance, including taking daily pH and conductivity readings.
- Perform and maintain regular housekeeping according to the current 5S model.
- Manage storage of materials, supplies, reports, corrosion tests, data, and data analysis.
- Learn and conduct chemical titrations on plating baths without supervision, as instructed by the engineer or manager.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employer-paid short-term disability.
- Employer-paid long-term disability.
- Paid time off, eligible after 90 days of employment.
- Sick leave, eligible after 90 days of employment.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Competitive base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
