Plater

Plater

Join our team in the plating area where you will operate machines to dip products in various chemicals, altering their chemical properties. This role involves determining the duration of the dipping process, similar to the concept of gold-plated jewelry. We seek a candidate with a positive attitude, trainable, and ideally with prior plating knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and control the plating line to coat metal objects for protective or decorative purposes according to customer specifications.
• Monitor the quality of the plating solution and inspect finished parts.
• Read work orders to determine specific plating instructions.
• Follow instructions from job routings and supervisory personnel to produce quality parts while maintaining desired production levels.
• Process products in appropriate cleaning and rinsing baths.
• Process products in plating solution for the required amount of time.
• Remove plated products from solutions periodically and inspect them to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
• Examine parts visually at the end of the process and measure thickness using instruments to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
• Complete all required paperwork for each job.
• Report to management on activities and issues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Electroplating
• Chemical handling
• Production experience
• 1+ years experience working in a plating environment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to maintain a regular and reliable attendance record
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• High school diploma
• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, climbing

Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic work environment that challenges and rewards you while providing opportunities for growth. Our team values collaboration and innovation, ensuring you are supported and encouraged to excel in your role.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing/distribution facility environment that can reach up to 90 degrees in the summer and has chemical odors. You'll be exposed to heat, humidity, dust, fumes, gases, toxic/caustic chemicals, airborne particles, and loud noise. The role requires mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, hearing protection, steel-toed work boots, and safety gloves. The position is on 2nd Shift from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with initial training on 1st shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.