PLATING OPERATOR

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Actively involved in all duties for procedures related to plating processing a variety of circuit boards to obtain multiple finishes for electrical conductivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All equipment, tools and work space in the Plating Department should be cleaned, maintained, and used properly
• Prepare tanks by removing residue, checking anodes, and making necessary additions.
• Setting proper temperatures and cycle times.
• Prepare the surface of the board through various cleaning processes.
• Verify quality requirements to finished product.
• Operator may be trained on the following processes as deemed necessary: Black Oxide, Deburr, Desmear/Electroless Copper, Pattern Plating, Nickel/Gold, Black Hole, Etchers, Silver and Resist Strip.
• Performs other duties as necessary or as requested by production management  Must attend work in a timely manner (on schedule); when unable to work on time, must call Attendance Line and supervisor/manager
• Working extended hours when required
• Use equipment safely
• Performs other duties as necessary or as requested by production management

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to department supervisor and Director of Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Communicate in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing for long periods of time is required
• Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines
• Use of plating thickness instruments including microscope, fixture and hand tools so good vision and dexterity required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is in a manufacturing setting may be exposed to noise, dirt and chemicals.