Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production. The Surface ...
Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production. The Surface ...
Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production. The Surface ...
Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production. The Surface ...
Quality Control Specialist
Vernon, CA · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to join our anodizing facility supporting a window and door manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for ...
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Quality Control Specialist
Vernon, CA · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to join our anodizing facility supporting a window and door manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for ...
Quality Control Specialist
$20 - $23/hr
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to join our anodizing facility supporting a window and door manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for ...
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Quality Control Specialist
$20 - $23/hr
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to join our anodizing facility supporting a window and door manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Develop, optimize, and monitor plating processes including electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, and surface preparation. * Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process ...
Coating Technician I-II
$24 - $30/hr
Anodize aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing process and alodining of parts as required. Functions include start-up, operation, troubleshooting, tank maintenance, minor maintenance and ...
Coating Technician I-II
$24 - $30/hr
Anodize aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing process and alodining of parts as required. Functions include start-up, operation, troubleshooting, tank maintenance, minor maintenance and ...
Coating Technician I-II
$24 - $30/hr
Anodize aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing process and alodining of parts as required. Functions include start-up, operation, troubleshooting, tank maintenance, minor maintenance and ...
Coating Technician I-II
$24 - $30/hr
Anodize aluminum parts through a phosphoric acid anodizing process and alodining of parts as required. Functions include start-up, operation, troubleshooting, tank maintenance, minor maintenance and ...
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Santa Ana, CA · On-site
We specialize in engine pistons, piston coating, anodizing, nickel plating, powder coating, and other precision processes for high performance racing engines. We are looking for individuals to embody ...
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Santa Ana, CA · On-site
We specialize in engine pistons, piston coating, anodizing, nickel plating, powder coating, and other precision processes for high performance racing engines. We are looking for individuals to embody ...
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Metal Finisher
Orange, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Position Summary This position involves processing aerospace and commercial metal components through various chemical finishing operations including chem film, anodizing, passivation, etching ...
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Metal Finisher
Orange, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Position Summary This position involves processing aerospace and commercial metal components through various chemical finishing operations including chem film, anodizing, passivation, etching ...
We specialize in engine pistons, piston coating, anodizing, nickel plating, powder coating, and other precision processes for high performance racing engines. We are looking for individuals to embody ...
We specialize in engine pistons, piston coating, anodizing, nickel plating, powder coating, and other precision processes for high performance racing engines. We are looking for individuals to embody ...
Masker for Aerospace Paint Shop
Orange, CA · On-site
$25/hr
This role ensures that specific areas of parts are protected during processes such as painting, plating, anodizing, or other treatments. The Online Graphics Masker works closely with production ...
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Masker for Aerospace Paint Shop
Orange, CA · On-site
$25/hr
This role ensures that specific areas of parts are protected during processes such as painting, plating, anodizing, or other treatments. The Online Graphics Masker works closely with production ...
Masker for Aerospace Paint Shop
Orange, CA · On-site
$25/hr
This role ensures that specific areas of parts are protected during processes such as painting, plating, anodizing, or other treatments. The Online Graphics Masker works closely with production ...
Masker for Aerospace Paint Shop
Orange, CA · On-site
$25/hr
This role ensures that specific areas of parts are protected during processes such as painting, plating, anodizing, or other treatments. The Online Graphics Masker works closely with production ...
Manufacturing Engineer 3 - NPI
Livermore, CA · On-site
$130K - $150K/yr
We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production. SUMMARY OF ...
Manufacturing Engineer 3 - NPI
Livermore, CA · On-site
$130K - $150K/yr
We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production. SUMMARY OF ...
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Driver
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple "rack-and-run" jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non ...
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Driver
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$17 - $21/hr
We offer more than 80 finishing processes that run the gamut from simple "rack-and-run" jobs to very complex multi-process jobs, including anodizing, precious metals, cadmium and nickel plating, non ...
Bonding Technician 1
Fremont, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from prototype to production. SUMMARY OF ...
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Bonding Technician 1
Fremont, CA · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from prototype to production. SUMMARY OF ...
Buyer, Entry Level, Outside Processing
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Purchase and coordinate outside processing services including anodizing, plating, passivation, heat treating, painting, grinding, and other special processes. * Obtain and evaluate supplier ...
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Buyer, Entry Level, Outside Processing
Santa Ana, CA · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Purchase and coordinate outside processing services including anodizing, plating, passivation, heat treating, painting, grinding, and other special processes. * Obtain and evaluate supplier ...
Cleanroom Technician 1
Livermore, CA · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from prototype to production. SUMMARY OF ...
Cleanroom Technician 1
Livermore, CA · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from prototype to production. SUMMARY OF ...
Anodizing information
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$14 - $15.16
9% of jobs
$15.16 - $16.33
8% of jobs
$16.95 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.33 - $17.49
14% of jobs
$17.49 - $18.66
18% of jobs
The median wage is $18.75 / hr.
$18.66 - $19.82
13% of jobs
$19.82 - $20.98
8% of jobs
$21.71 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.98 - $22.15
8% of jobs
$22.15 - $23.31
7% of jobs
$23.31 - $24.48
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How much do anodizing jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for anodizing in California is $19.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Anodizing?
As an Anodizing Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities include preparing metal surfaces, monitoring chemical baths, and operating specialized equipment to apply protective coatings. You'll regularly inspect products for quality assurance, track process parameters, and follow safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards. Collaboration with quality control teams, maintenance staff, and production supervisors is also common to address process improvements or resolve any issues. This varied role offers hands-on experience and requires keen attention to detail, making it rewarding for those who enjoy technical and process-driven work.
What is an Anodizing job?
An Anodizing job involves operating and maintaining equipment used to apply an anodized coating to metal surfaces, typically aluminum. Workers in this role prepare metal parts, immerse them in an electrolytic solution, and apply an electrical current to create a durable, corrosion-resistant oxide layer. Responsibilities may include quality inspections, monitoring chemical baths, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This process enhances the metal's durability, appearance, and resistance to wear.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Anodizing position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Anodizing Technician, strong attention to detail, understanding of chemical processes, and mechanical aptitude are essential, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with anodizing tanks, measurement instruments, and safety protocols, as well as knowledge of industry standards (such as ISO or OSHA requirements), is typically required. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective time management set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial to ensure consistent quality, workplace safety, and efficient production in anodizing operations.
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Full-time
Posted 5 days ago
Apple rating
8.0
Based on 675 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
7th of 30 rated technology retailers
Job description
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.
The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
Description
Join a dynamic team of Subject Matter Experts specializing in the color, material, and finish of Apple products. Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production.
The Surface Finishing SME is responsible for planning, implementing, analyzing, and optimizing high volume surface finishing processes to meet rigorous cosmetic and functional requirements. Work with suppliers, overseas colleagues, cross functional and leadership teams to create robust processes to meet our rigorous functional and cosmetic requirements.
A successful candidate will be intimate with anodizing, aluminum pre-treatment, etching, or related chemical finishing operation. The ability to accurately communicate complex technical details to colleagues, cross functional teams, and Apple executives is critical. They will be able to manage multiple concurrent projects, keep calm and focused during difficult situations, be process oriented, and remain flexible & adaptable to the fast pace of mass production.
- Enable the cosmetic requirements set by Apple designers by developing processes to match their desired finish. This includes creating initial samples, and developing the process necessary to meet their desired finishes.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and, if necessary, address production gaps by implementing advanced manufacturing processes and control methods.
- Monitor and adjust the manufacturing processes throughout the product development cycle to reliably meet functional and cosmetic requirements in mass production.
- Present technical and process analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial, cosmetic and design decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in anodizing, etching, or related chemical surface finishing operation.
Frequent overseas travel required (25+%)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using a variety of mechanical processes and chemical finishing processes to meet tight cosmetic and functional requirements.
Excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Attention to detail, consistent follow-through, and the ability to remain focused on strategic goals while managing day-to-day project activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices preferred.
Experience in a multinational organization working on cross-functional teams.
Minimum average, preferably superior color discrimination ability.
Graduate degree is a plus.
The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
Description
Join a dynamic team of Subject Matter Experts specializing in the color, material, and finish of Apple products. Get immersed in anodizing, etching, and other surface finishing technologies. The SME will be directly involved in creating Apple products from initial concept to mass production.
The Surface Finishing SME is responsible for planning, implementing, analyzing, and optimizing high volume surface finishing processes to meet rigorous cosmetic and functional requirements. Work with suppliers, overseas colleagues, cross functional and leadership teams to create robust processes to meet our rigorous functional and cosmetic requirements.
A successful candidate will be intimate with anodizing, aluminum pre-treatment, etching, or related chemical finishing operation. The ability to accurately communicate complex technical details to colleagues, cross functional teams, and Apple executives is critical. They will be able to manage multiple concurrent projects, keep calm and focused during difficult situations, be process oriented, and remain flexible & adaptable to the fast pace of mass production.
- Enable the cosmetic requirements set by Apple designers by developing processes to match their desired finish. This includes creating initial samples, and developing the process necessary to meet their desired finishes.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and, if necessary, address production gaps by implementing advanced manufacturing processes and control methods.
- Monitor and adjust the manufacturing processes throughout the product development cycle to reliably meet functional and cosmetic requirements in mass production.
- Present technical and process analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial, cosmetic and design decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years experience in anodizing, etching, or related chemical surface finishing operation.
Frequent overseas travel required (25+%)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using a variety of mechanical processes and chemical finishing processes to meet tight cosmetic and functional requirements.
Excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Attention to detail, consistent follow-through, and the ability to remain focused on strategic goals while managing day-to-day project activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
Experience with highly cosmetic consumer electronics devices preferred.
Experience in a multinational organization working on cross-functional teams.
Minimum average, preferably superior color discrimination ability.
Graduate degree is a plus.
About Apple
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976