Plating Technician

Plating Technician

Now hiring for a Plating Technician Location: Jonesboro, AR Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Schedule: MondayThursday, 5:00 AM 3:30 PM (3-day weekends!) Smart Hands Wanted Because Production Work Isn't Just Muscle. This Plating Technician job in Jonesboro is for people who pay attention to detail. You'll inspect, assemble, and pack products with care. We know we can count on you to achieve high-quality standards and maintain production goals every shift. Looking for Plating Technician jobs in Jonesboro where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read and interpret shop orders, production instructions, and quality documentation. Basic computer and documentation skills preferred. Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Experience Requirements

Previous manufacturing, plating, assembly, production, or industrial equipment operation experience preferred. Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience preferred. Experience working with quality inspections, production reporting, and material handling processes. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a proven record of reliable work performance. Ability to learn product specifications, model numbers, and manufacturing procedures.

Physical Capabilities

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds safely. Capable of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and performing repetitive tasks throughout the workday. Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment around production equipment and chemical processing systems. Ability to load and unload components, operate forklifts, and handle materials safely.

Job Duties

Operate plating equipment, assembly machinery, and production systems to apply protective and decorative coatings to metal components used in caster and wheel manufacturing. Prepare parts for plating by cleaning, rinsing, inspecting, and loading materials onto racks, baskets, or conveyors. Monitor plating tanks, chemical levels, temperatures, and production cycles to ensure quality coatings and efficient operation. Perform visual inspections and quality checks to verify plating thickness, finish, and compliance with specifications. Set up tooling, adjust equipment, complete manufacturing documentation, and maintain accurate production records. Identify defects, submit non-compliance reports, and communicate process or equipment issues to supervisors. Support material handling activities, including forklift operation, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles. Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future. Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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