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Plater Join our team in the plating area where you will operate machines to dip products in various chemicals, altering their chemical properties. This role involves determining the duration of the ...

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PCB/Flex Engineer/Technician

Eagan, MN · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

This position is to manage our new but growing captive etching and plating facility used to produce precision test contacts for the testing of semiconductor devices. This is an autonomous position ...

PCB/Flex Engineer/Technician

Eagan, MN · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

This position is to manage our new but growing captive etching and plating facility used to produce precision test contacts for the testing of semiconductor devices. This is an autonomous position ...

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How much do plating jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for plating in Minnesota is $23.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.40 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in plating?

As a Plating professional, your daily tasks usually include preparing metal parts for plating, operating and monitoring plating tanks, maintaining proper chemical concentrations, and inspecting finished products for quality. You may also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, recording process data, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Collaboration with quality control teams and production supervisors is common to ensure that final products meet industry standards. This role often requires standing for extended periods and wearing appropriate protective gear, making attention to safety and consistency essential parts of your daily routine.

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

To thrive in a Plating role, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of chemistry or metalworking, typically supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with plating equipment, safety protocols, and quality inspection tools such as micrometers or thickness gauges is often required. Reliability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to follow precise instructions help individuals excel in this position. These skills are critical to maintaining high-quality production standards and ensuring a safe, efficient work environment.

What is plating?

A Plating job involves applying a thin layer of metal onto a surface to enhance durability, conductivity, or appearance. Workers in this role operate plating equipment, prepare materials, and ensure proper coating thickness. They follow safety guidelines and quality standards to achieve the desired finish. Plating is commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, and electronics.

What does a plating technician do?

A plating technician applies metal coatings to objects through electroplating or other methods to improve appearance, corrosion resistance, or durability. They prepare surfaces, operate plating equipment, and ensure quality standards are met, often working in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Knowledge of safety procedures and technical skills are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Plating job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,003 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Principal Sr Electroplating Engineer

Bel Fuse Inc.

Waseca, MN • On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

The Principal Process Engineer-Electroplating m anages and maintains all plating and chemical surface finishing processes and related activities. Ensures continued compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Establish and achieve planned performance levels, with primary emphasis on continuous improvement, ISO and Lean Manufacturing. Promptly reports any variance from plan and recommends corrective action.
Are You Looking To:
  • Perform hands-on surface finishing operations, when appropriate - like when developing or improving a process.
  • Prepare, institute, and sustain procedures and controls for all processes employed in the plating lab.
  • Possess a comprehensive knowledge of plating and related processes.
  • Ensure safe operation of all surface-finishing processes.
  • Mentor personnel in the proper setup and process procedures to clean and plate using the correct plating methods, correct measuring devices/techniques, process control methods, etc.
  • Solve and/or participate in solution of issues related to process, documentation, plating, and quality problems.
  • Participate in the development of new and upgrading of current processes. Investigates and recommends changes to and additions of equipment and processes.
  • Help manage waste streams and help effectively treat and store hazardous waste that is accumulated from the plating process.
  • Establish safe working and housekeeping procedures, promptly corrects hazardous situations.
  • Participate in and takes proactive roles in ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification.
  • Monitor process operating parameters and corrects deviations from established set points.
  • Revise process work instructions as needed. Writes new work instructions to support process changes or improvements, as necessary.

Are You Ready To:
  • Assume other projects and responsibilities from time to time, as directed.
  • Have regular and predictable attendance is presumed to be an essential function of all employment.
  • Report directly to Manager Extensive contact with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Purchasing and Quality Assurance personnel. Has contact with outside vendors and customers.
  • Be accountable for efficient operation and process development of all plating and cleaning operations within the factory.
  • Independently make complex bath and process adjustments and train others in proper procedures. Team performance measures are directly impacted by actions.
  • Maintain "Department of Transportation Shippers Training" DOT compliance once every three years in accordance with 40 CFR 172.700- 704.
  • Work with chemicals that require respirator use per Respiratory Protection Program.

What You'll Need:
  • BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
  • 5-years' experience in relevant plating andor chemical processes.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What You'll Get:
  • Compensation range of $100,000 to $130,000. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
  • Participation in the annual bonus program (or sales incentive plan, whichever is applicable)
  • 401K and company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-term disability
  • Paid Time Off (e.g., Vacation Benefits, Company Holidays, Sick Leave Benefits, Personal Days)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

To review a full listing of our benefits, please refer to the 2026 Bel Fuse Benefits Summary and Paid Time Off Benefits , or by visiting the Bel Fuse Careers page.
Work Opportunity
Bel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bel is an Equal Opportunity employer.