Chemical Process Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Chemical Process Operator for an aerospace and industrial metal finishing facility in Santa Ana, CA. This is for both a 1st and 2nd shift temp-to-hire position paying $19.40/hr on a Monday–Friday day schedule. In this role, you will rack and load metal parts onto fixtures and process them through anodizing and chemical treatment cycles, monitoring tank conditions and following detailed work instructions throughout. This is a stable, long-term placement with consistent day hours and no weekend work.

Pay: $19.40/hr

Schedule: (1st) Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM/ (2nd) 3PM-11:30PM. Plus overtime.

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Responsibilities

• Rack and load metal parts onto fixtures for anodizing and chemical treatment processing, following step-by-step process sheets and work instructions.
• Check and record tank conditions — temperature, chemical levels, and process timing — at required intervals throughout the shift.
• Add chemicals to tanks as directed by supervisors.
• Log production data including tank temperatures and completed process steps.
• Inspect parts and setups to identify defects or errors before processing begins.
• Maintain a clean and organized tank room and wear required PPE — gloves, goggles, and face shield — at all times during the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal finishing, plating, anodizing, or chemical processing.
• Familiarity with tank room operations or wet chemistry environments.
• Experience reading and following process sheets or work orders in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to chemical handling safety practices and proper use of PPE in an industrial environment.
• Basic understanding of aerospace or defense manufacturing standards.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed, step-by-step work instructions with precision.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Tank Room Operator, Anodizing Technician, Plating Technician, Metal Finishing Operator, Chemical Process Technician, Surface Treatment Operator, Wet Process Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Technician, General Production Worker.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Steel toe boots required (employee-provided).
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.
• ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance required — must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other qualifying status under ITAR).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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