Plating Operator

Job Title: Plater

Job Description

Join our team as a Plater where you'll play a critical role in our plating area. You will operate machines that dip products into different chemicals to modify their chemical properties, similar to the process of gold plating jewelry. Your work will involve determining the duration for which items need to be dipped in specific chemicals to meet customer specifications.

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 plating solutions 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 through appropriate cleaning and rinsing baths.

• Dip products in plating solutions for the required duration.

• Remove plated products from solutions at specified intervals and inspect them to ensure conformance to customer specifications.

• Examine parts visually at the end of the process and measure thickness using instruments.

• Complete all required paperwork for each job.

• Report activities and issues to management.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested and needed.

Essential Skills

• Electroplating experience

• Chemical handling

• Production experience

• Prior plating experience or experience working in a plating environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of 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.

• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, climbing

Why Work Here?

As a union company, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and career. We value our employees and provide opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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 $20.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

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

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.