PCB Copper Plater

Job Description

Job Description

PCB Copper Plater Job Description

Job Title

PCB Copper Plater (Printed Circuit Board Copper Plating Technician)

Job Summary

The PCB Copper Plater is responsible for operating and monitoring electroplating equipment used to deposit copper onto printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position ensures that plated boards meet customer specifications, quality standards, and production schedules while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate copper plating lines and associated equipment according to established procedures.
• Prepare and load PCB panels into plating racks or automated systems.
• Monitor plating processes, including temperature, current density, solution levels, and plating times.
• Perform routine chemical additions and adjustments as directed by process specifications.
• Inspect plated boards for defects such as voids, uneven plating, burns, nodules, or insufficient copper thickness.
• Measure and record process parameters and production data.
• Conduct basic quality control testing and documentation.
• Maintain plating baths and filtration systems to ensure proper chemical balance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of plating equipment.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Identify process issues and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Work closely with quality assurance and production teams to achieve manufacturing goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S principles.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in PCB manufacturing, electroplating, metal finishing, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of chemical handling and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read work instructions, process sheets, and production schedules.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with copper electroplating processes.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication and manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and quality systems.
• Forklift or material-handling experience (if required by facility).

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Strong quality focus.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot process issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) occasionally.
• Ability to work around chemicals while using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing or production facility environment.
• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, and wet processes while using appropriate PPE.
• May require shift work, overtime, weekends, or holidays based on production demands.

Typical Performance Metrics

• Copper thickness compliance.
• Product quality and defect rates.
• Production output and schedule adherence.
• Safety and environmental compliance.
• Equipment uptime and maintenance completion.

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor
Department: Wet Area
Employment Type: Full-Time

LaborMAX Staffing is a nationwide staffing company that specializes in providing dependable, flexible workforce solutions to businesses across a variety of industries, including warehouse, construction, and light industrial. We are committed to connecting hardworking individuals with job opportunities while helping our clients maintain productivity and efficiency with reliable staffing support.

“Changing People’s Lives Is What We Do. Putting Them Back To Work Is How We Do It.”

Company Description

LaborMAX Staffing is a nationwide staffing company that specializes in providing dependable, flexible workforce solutions to businesses across a variety of industries, including warehouse, construction, and light industrial. We are committed to connecting hardworking individuals with job opportunities while helping our clients maintain productivity and efficiency with reliable staffing support.\r\n\r\n“Changing People’s Lives Is What We Do. Putting Them Back To Work Is How We Do It.”