Plating Operator

Electroswitch is a leading provider of switching, monitoring, and control solutions for the power industry, serving the utility, industrial power, and defense markets worldwide. We deliver high-quality, innovative products engineered for reliable performance in demanding applications.

We are seeking an experienced Plating Operator for our 1st Shift position.

1st Shift Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday thru Friday


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform barrel and rack plating on required parts utilizing proper plating techniques according to quality control standards. In addition, cleaning of brazed parts for soldering.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control zinc plating processing and hazardous chemicals.
• Run and clean high pressure wastewater filter systems. Change the filters of zinc and water rinse tanks, along with monitoring the acid pH level of zinc tanks.
• Add chemicals to zinc tanks as required.
• Operate all related vibrating and deburring equipment.
• Load, unload, dip and hang parts and plate parts into manual rack tanks.
• Check plating thickness and color.
• Make up new plating solutions as necessary.
• Clean high pressure ET filter system, evaporator and pump wastewater out of system, brush and wash each filter, prime DE system, and adjust wastewater tank Ph level.
• Record plating logs and graphs and all daily production reports.
• Maintain accurate chemical inventory and usage.
• Ensure good quality and a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in any related shop operation as needed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized training equivalent to high school.
• One (1) to three (3) years of plating experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 60 lbs. on a continuous basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Combination of Manufacturing and Office environment.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold and odors.

Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.

Electroswitch is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides Equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees. The Company will ensure that all terms of employment are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Electroswitch will provide reasonable accommodations which do not impose an undue hardship on the company, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in the interviewing and hiring process and during their employment in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for accommodations.

About Electroswitch Switches & Relays:

ELECTROSWITCHPOWER SWITCHES AND RELAYS Starting with only six employees, Electroswitch was founded in 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts as a switch supplier to the military. Over the succeeding decades, the expertise acquired in designing and building rugged, high quality, mil-spec rotary switches was adapted to new product lines as the company expanded into the heavy duty Industrial and Electric Utility markets. From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches. When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you are gaining the benefit of over 65 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application with quality, reliability and performance. With Electroswitch, there is... "Never A Doubt."