Plating Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Description: Prepare PCB panels for plating by performing cleaning, microetching, and surface conditioning steps. Operate and monitor electroplating lines for copper, nickel, gold, tin, or other metal finishes. Set up plating parameters such as current density, voltage, temperature, agitation, and chemical concentrations. Perform routine chemical titrations and solution analyses to maintain proper bath chemistry. Add chemicals, adjust concentrations, and document all bath maintenance activities. Inspect panels before and after plating for defects such as uneven deposition, nodules, voids, or contamination. Measure plating thickness using XRF or other approved measurement tools to ensure compliance with specifications. Load and unload panels onto plating racks, clamps, or automated conveyor systems. Maintain plating equipment, including anodes, filters, pumps, and rectifiers, to ensure stable operation. Follow job travelers, process sheets, and engineering documentation for each production run. Record process data, plating parameters, and inspection results accurately in production logs or MES systems. Identify and report process deviations, equipment malfunctions, or recurring defects to engineering or supervision. Handle chemicals safely and follow all PPE, ventilation, and hazardousmaterial procedures. Keep the plating area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S or facility standards. Support continuous improvement efforts related to plating quality, yield, and process efficiency Support crosstraining efforts and carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor to meet production needs.