Plating Technician I (swing shift)

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS•Wenatchee, WA

15h

About The Position

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is hiring Plating Technicians to electroplate components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and medical applications. Working under general supervision, the technician monitors equipment processes and performs measurements and inspections to ensure product quality while following safety and production standards. The role requires cooperation, dependability, adherence to company policies and safety procedures, and continued development toward Plating Technician II. Advancement to Level II is at management’s discretion. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a $2 per hour swing-shift differential added to the advertised base rate. The work takes place in a plating lab that may be noisy and involves exposure to chemicals, fumes, temperature extremes, flammable materials, and sharp tools. Required protective equipment includes safety glasses, protective gloves, lab coats or coveralls, and specified closed-toe footwear. The role also involves prolonged sitting or standing, microscope use, fine-motor tasks, repetitive work, and close visual inspection.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Good computer skills.
Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Able to use a microscope for extended periods.
Able to retain information and demonstrate continued progression toward Level II.
Legible handwriting.
Dependable, follows instructions, and responds to management direction.
Takes responsibility for own actions and supports company and management decisions.
Identifies process improvements and understands the effects of process deviations.
Requires minimal supervision for everyday tasks and demonstrates independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
Offers help when needed and advises management of policy violations.
Able to perform electroplating and related measurement, inspection, component-racking, rinsing, rectifier-setting, and documentation tasks to the stated standards.
Able to work safely with required PPE in a plating-lab environment.
Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for manipulating tools and performing meticulous cleaning.
Excellent close-up vision and depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors and textures to read blueprints and inspect finished products.
Physical stamina to perform job duties for the duration of a shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with applicable military and government plating specifications.

Responsibilities

Electroplate components to meet drawing and specification standards.
Use XRF to take thickness measurements of plated components.
Rack components according to instructions.
Handle parts in accordance with best practices.
Use effective rinsing techniques, including hydro-washing methods, and achieve water-break-free surfaces.
Set the correct amperage and voltage on rectifiers.
Complete certification forms properly.
Monitor plating processes and detect equipment failure.
Perform work in a reasonably timely manner and work toward continued growth toward Level II.
Work cooperatively with employees and adapt the work schedule to company needs.
Attend work consistently and on time; follow the company handbook and cell phone policy.
Follow safety regulations and protective-equipment requirements, and report hazards to a lead or supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Promote teamwork, maintain a clean, safe, unobstructed work area, and apply appropriate quality-improvement processes.