Plating Operator
Leechburg, PA
Hours / Week: 40
Work Hours: 3rd Shift
$17.00 HOURLY
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Spherion Greensburg is working to fill a 3rd Shift Plating Operator position in Leechburg, PA. The pay rate is $17.00 HOURLY. This position is entry-level. No experience is necessary. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.
Description:
A Plating Operator sets up and runs machinery to coat metal/plastic parts with protective or decorative layers (like chrome, zinc, copper) using electroplating or chemical baths, focusing on surface prep, operating automated hoists/tanks, monitoring thickness/quality (micrometers), maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety/quality standards, often involving computer controls, hand tools, and basic chemistry/math for adjustments.
What you'll do:
- Operation: Load/unload parts, start/stop plating lines, adjust machine settings (voltage, flow), and monitor automated systems.
- Quality Control: Inspect parts for defects (bubbles, unevenness), measure plating thickness, and ensure conformance to specifications.
- Preparation: Clean and roughen surfaces (wire brush, sandblast), position parts on racks, and mix/test chemical solutions.
- Maintenance: Clean tanks, lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and perform general upkeep.
- Safety: Follow strict safety protocols, wear PPE (glasses, respirators), and handle chemicals properly.
Education: No formal education required.
Related Experience: Anodizer, Chrome Plater, Electro Plater, Plater
SOC Code: 51-4193.00
Category: Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Post Date: 2026-01-15
Post Expires: 2026-02-14
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