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This company specializes in hard chrome plating, sulfamate nickel plating, electroless nickel plating, and nickel-chrome plating. Job Type: Full Time 2nd shift : 4:00 pm - 12:30 am Monday - Friday ...

Electroplater

Chippewa Falls, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

This role is responsible for the hard chrome plating process to ensure our customers receive a quality part. As an Electroplater, you will: * Operate all plating equipment, hand trucks, and overhead ...

Senior Process Engineer

Strongsville, OH · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Support day-to-day shop floor production activities revolving around hard chrome plating, cadmium-titanium plating and nickel plating. * Evaluate and determine process weaknesses and create solutions.

Plater

Strongsville, OH · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Plating Processes: * Hard chrome * Cadmium-titanium * Sulfamate nickel * Brush Plating * Post Plating: * Cleaning * Baking * Stripping of plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium) * Read and apply work ...

Plater

Strongsville, OH

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Plating Processes: * Hard chrome * Cadmium-titanium * Sulfamate nickel * Brush Plating * Post Plating: * Cleaning * Baking * Stripping of plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium) * Read and apply work ...

Support day-to-day shop floor production activities revolving around hard chrome plating, cadmium-titanium plating and nickel plating. * Evaluate and determine process weaknesses and create solutions.

Aerospace Plater

Sun Valley, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $85/hr

This role includes processing hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome, Cadmium, Plating, Copper Plating, and Electroless Nickel for aerospace and industrial components. Responsibilities • Prepare parts for ...

Aerospace Plater

Sun Valley, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $85/hr

This role includes processing hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome, Cadmium, Plating, Copper Plating, and Electroless Nickel for aerospace and industrial components. Responsibilities • Prepare parts for ...

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Maple Plain, MN · On-site

$17.50 - $20.75/hr

Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars, or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our ...

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How much do hard chrome plating jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for hard chrome plating in the United States is $20.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is hard chrome plating?

A Hard Chrome Plating job involves applying a thick layer of chromium onto metal surfaces to enhance durability, wear resistance, and corrosion protection. Workers in this role operate plating tanks, monitor chemical solutions, and ensure proper coating thickness. They may also perform grinding and polishing to achieve the desired finish. This process is commonly used in industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing to extend the life of machine components.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in hard chrome plating?

A typical day in hard chrome plating involves preparing metal parts for plating, carefully operating electroplating tanks, monitoring solution chemistry, and inspecting products for quality and thickness. Workers must adhere to strict safety protocols and frequently use various measuring devices and hand tools to ensure specifications are met. Collaboration with quality control staff and maintenance technicians is common, especially when troubleshooting equipment or process anomalies. The work environment is usually industrial, often within a team setting, and may require wearing protective gear and following rigorous environmental standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the hard chrome plating position, and why are they important?

Excelling in Hard Chrome Plating requires a strong understanding of industrial plating procedures, attention to detail, and manual dexterity, often supported by experience or a technical diploma in metallurgy or industrial trades. Operators typically use tools such as electroplating tanks, precision measuring instruments, and may benefit from safety or plating process certifications. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set top candidates apart in this field. These competencies ensure high-quality finishes, safe work practices, and consistent productivity in demanding manufacturing environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hard Chrome Plating jobs?

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What states have the most Hard Chrome Plating jobs?

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Infographic showing various Hard Chrome Plating job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,993 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

CHROMER TECH III - ENTRY LEVEL

Sheridan, WY • On-site

L & H Industrial Inc
Machinery Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

 

Job Description: This is an entry level hard-chrome-plating position. This person will learn the basics of hard-chrome plating and begin to perform daily plating tasks. This individual must demonstrate a strong commitment to L&H values and safety processes.


Required-

  • 18 years or older
  • Safety Oriented
  • Self-starter, motivated individual
  • Good work ethic
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn
  • Team player

Preferred

  • OSHA safety training

 

Special Demands

  • Working in a complex environment with extremely heavy parts that must be moved by crane
  • Ability to work standing up for a 10-hour shift

We conduct pre-employment and random drug tests, Functional Job Analysis, and a background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.