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Electroless Nickel Plater, Hard Chrome Plater, General Trainee: ChromeTech of Wisconsin
Position Title: Electroless Nickel Plater - Experienced (S.E. Wisconsin)
Job Summary: We are looking for experienced Electroless Nickel Platers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. Performing all assigned operations to process parts and products through electroplating and mechanical finishing operations.
Specific Functions:
- Must be able to show proficiency by passing a basic plating test.
- Must be able to read prints
- Must be able to use a micrometer
- Must be able to work independently
- Experience with Sulfamate Nickel is a plus
Education/Training Required: High School Diploma preferred but not required. Ability to handle precision measuring equipment. Must be able to read basic instructions and work order drawings. Please send a resume.
Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years of Electroless Nickel Plating
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401k Reimbursement Plan, Tuition
Compensation: $25-$35/hr depending on experience.
Email resume to customerservice@chrometech.net
Position Title: Hard Chrome Plater - Experienced (S.E. Wisconsin)
Job Summary: We are looking for experienced Hard Chrome Platers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. Performing all assigned operations to process parts and products through hard chrome plating and mechanical finishing operations.
Specific Functions:
- Must be able to show proficiency by passing a basic plating test.
- Must be able to read prints
- Must be able to use a micrometer
- Must be able to work independently
Education/Training Required: High School Diploma preferred but not required. Ability to handle precision measuring equipment. Must be able to read basic instructions and work order drawings. Please send a resume.
Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years of Hard Chrome Plating
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401k Reimbursement Plan, Tuition
Compensation: $25-$40/hr depending on experience.
Email resume to customerservice@chrometech.net
Position Title: General Trainee / Metal Finishing
Job Summary: Assist platers in performing all assigned operations to process parts and products through electroplating and mechanical finishing operations.
Specific Functions:
- Use basic testing and measuring instruments as directed to assure a quality product within tolerances.
- Assist in completing the necessary paperwork, as instructed.
- Responsible for housekeeping around work area.
- Perform other tasks incidental to the plating function, including blasting, polishing, racking, oiling, masking, etc.
Education/Training Required: High School Diploma preferred but not required. Ability to handle precision measuring equipment. Must be able to read basic instructions and work order drawings.
Experience Required: None.
Compensation: $18 - $20/hr.
Email resume to customerservice@chrometech.net
Electroplater and Racker/Packager: Cal-Aurum
Cal-Aurum Industries provides superior metal finishings for leading firms in the aerospace, electrical connector, test and measurement, and other high-tech industries. Our processing technology supports a wide range of products including connector components, RF devices, aerospace parts, and variety of other designs. Our company mission is to provide our clients with consistently high quality, quick turnaround times, and world class service.
Electroplater
Job Summary: We are seeking an Electroplater to ensures products meet safety, manufacturing, and regulatory standards. Reporting directly to the Plating Manager/Production Foremen. This role requires a candidate who is extremely detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow work orders: Documentation for each job to provide consistent results meeting customer requirements.
- Set up and control various plating equipment: such as: Rectifier, Timer, Barrels/racks
- Interact with Quality Control Personnel: Ensure product quality is excellent at every stage of plating process
- Interact with Laboratory Personnel: Ensure plating baths are kept at optimal efficiency
Qualifications & Skills
- Education & Experience: 1-3 years of relevant work experience
- Required Skills: Ability to read and write in English
Preferred Skills: Willingness to learn and be cross-trained in other areas of production; Previous experience with blueprints a bonus
Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and spend long hours standing, walking, moving, bending, in a manufacturing setting. Must be safety conscious and comfortable working around chemicals (protective gear provided).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $20 and up, dependent on experience and education.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO offered
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to cai_hr@cal-aurum.com.
Racker/Packager
Job Summary: We are seeking a Racker/Packager to ensures products meet safety, manufacturing, and regulatory standards. Reporting directly to the Racking Supervisor. This role requires a candidate who is extremely detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable.
Key Responsibilities
- Rack and unrack parts: Wiring of loose parts to open frames for plating, removing parts from frames after processing
- Inspection: Examining parts both pre- and post-plating for defects or faults that require correction.
- Packaging: Following directions to wrap and box parts to customer specifications.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education & Experience: 1-3 years of relevant work experience;
- Required Skills: Ability to use small hand tools, Ability to read and write in English
Preferred Skills: Willingness to learn and be cross-trained in other areas of production; Previous experience with blueprints a bonus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and work with arms frequently above shoulder level.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $19 and up, dependent on experience and education.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO offered
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to cai_hr@cal-aurum.com.
Inspector 2nd shift: Valence Surface Technologies
- Perform and document in-process, first article, receiving and final inspections on aircraft parts and processes.
- Read and interpret information from planning documents, tool design, blueprints, specifications and quality inspection procedures to develop clear, complete and precise records of inspection.
- Calibrate inspection tools and equipment prior to using.
- Interface with other individuals from various departments on issues related to quality.
- Provide and assist operators in understanding and interpreting quality specifications and procedures.
- Initiate and prepare nonconformance reports and provide to QA administrator.
- Conduct internal audits as required.
- Suggests new and improved methods for continuous improvement of the quality management system.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Plant Manager: Alexandria Metal Finishers
Alexandria Metal Finishers is hiring! We are looking for experienced candidates for the Plant Manager position to support the expansion of our production lines.If interested, please contact us via our website careers page:
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Chemical Sales Representative: Plating Specialists Inc.
Due to continued growth in the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest markets, PSI is looking for motivated, technically minded Chemical Sales Representatives to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who understands the metal finishing industry, enjoys working directly with customers, and knows that successful chemical sales are about much more than delivering a product. Visit https://psimetalfinishing.com
Sr Sales Representative - Western Zone: Vitracoat
The Sr Sales Representative – Western Zone is a full-time, on-site role based in California, United States. This position is responsible for managing and growing sales within the western territory by developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and promoting Vitracoat’s powder coating solutions to industrial and commercial customers. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting customer visits, delivering product presentations, providing technical guidance on coatings and applications, and preparing proposals and pricing in line with company objectives. The role involves tracking sales performance, maintaining accurate CRM records, coordinating with internal teams on order fulfillment and customer support, and representing Vitracoat at industry events and trade shows. The Sr Sales Representative is expected to build strong relationships, identify market opportunities, and contribute to regional sales strategies and revenue growth. Visit https://vitracoat.com
General Manager: Gleco Plating (Rowlett, TX)
Gleco is a full-service metal finishing company: plating, anodizing, paint, powder, and Cerakote for aerospace, defense, and power generation. AS9100D & ISO 9001 certified, ITAR registered, family-owned since 1979. We're looking for a General Manager to lead our Rowlett facility, an ~85-person operation, with full ownership of safety, quality, on-time delivery, P&L, and team development. Visit https://glecoplating.com/careers/
Plating Department: Continental Diamond Tool Co.
Our Plating Department is growing, creating new opportunities for people joining CDT and giving current team members the chance to move into leadership roles as we add and expand shifts. We’re currently hiring entry-level and experienced Plating Technicians in New Haven, Indiana, with openings on first, third, and weekend shifts. Visit https://www.cdtusa.net/join-plating
Operations Manager: Bales Metal Surface Solutions, Downers Grove, IL
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of our company. The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing staff, optimizing processes, ensuring efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and working closely with other departments to streamline operations and improve overall performance. This role also involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and decision-making. Successful candidates will have the ability to promote accountability through constructive feedback and motivation, empowering the team to succeed. Preferred candidates will have experience in metal coatings or a similar manufacturing environment. The core working hours for this full-time, salaried exempt position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with additional hours as needed based on operational requirements. You'll work in a dynamic job shop environment where every day brings new opportunities to support a diverse customer base, while enjoying the work-life balance of a first-shift-only operation. The role offers a base salary starting at $120,000, plus bonus eligibility, with compensation commensurate with experience and education. Visit https://balesusa.com/about-us/careers/
Quality Manager - Aerospace and Nadcap: Elite Metal Finishing, Oceanside, CA
Elite Metal Finishing in Oceanside, CA, is a growing aerospace and defense metal finishing company specializing in Type II and Type III Anodizing, Chromate Conversion Coatings, Passivation, Electroless Nickel, Dry Film Lubricants, Powder Coating, Wet Paint, and Laser Engraving. We are currently completing construction of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring automated processing lines, overhead hoist systems, and expanded production capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our quality organization as we prepare for the next phase of growth. The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with aerospace, defense, and customer requirements. This individual will lead our certification efforts for Nadcap and ISO 9001, support customer audits, oversee quality assurance activities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. This is a leadership position with significant influence on the future growth of the company. Responsibilities include
- Lead implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Manage and maintain ISO 9001 certification
- Lead Nadcap accreditation activities, audits, and corrective actions
- Prepare the organization for customer, supplier, regulatory, and third-party audits
- Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation
- Manage internal audit programs and management reviews
- Conduct root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Analyze quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervise inspection and laboratory activities
- Review customer specifications, engineering requirements, and contract documents
- Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory standards
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to resolve quality issues
- Interface directly with aerospace and defense customers regarding quality matters
- Train employees on quality procedures and regulatory requirements
- Support future implementation of additional quality and cybersecurity standards as the company grows
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum 5 years of Quality Management experience in aerospace manufacturing or metal finishing
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
- Experience with Nadcap accreditation
- Experience leading customer and third-party audits
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Qualifications Preferred
- Experience with aerospace special processes
- Knowledge of anodizing, chemical conversion coatings, passivation, electroless nickel, painting, or related finishing processes
- Familiarity with AS9100
- Knowledge of MIL specifications, AMS specifications, and aerospace customer requirements
- Experience working with companies serving Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, General Atomics, or similar aerospace and defense customers
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Internal or Lead Auditor certification
Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, including: Competitive salary, Health benefits, Paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), Professional development and training, and Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing aerospace manufacturing company. Visit https://www.elite-metalfinishing.com/careers/.
Business Development Associate and Production Technician: American Plating Power, South Burlington, VT
We are currently seeking reliable, hard-working production workers for our expanding operation. The positions are in South Burlington, Vermont. In this role, you will be a valuable part of our production team, ensuring our production quotas are met in a timely fashion while observing the highest standards of safety and quality. Visit https://americanplatingpower.com/careers/
Quality Engineer: Pioneer Metal Finishing (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
The ideal candidate would have prior experience in Industries such as, coatings and surface treatments, plating and electrochemical processes, plastic and polymers, adhesives, bonding, sealing or chemical processing. As a Quality Engineer, you will: Assume primary responsibility managing the quality systems and processes for the division including the preparation, application registration and continued compliance related to ISO certifications. This role, in collaboration with the operational leadership, is responsible for setting up the systems and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are understood, communicated, monitored and produced. The quality engineer collaborates with and supports both Program Management and Operational team members throughout the product lifecycle. In addition, ownership and involvement with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System / IQMS Quality module and internal audit process is required. https://www.pioneermetal.com/careers/
Chrome Plating Technician (1st Shift): Bales Metal Surface Solutions
The Chrome Plating Technician is a vital member of our production team, responsible for executing chrome plating processes to complete orders according to customer specifications. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm with some overtime required. The salary range is $23-$26 per hour depending on experience and education. Strong preference for candidates with experience in hard or industrial chrome plating. Visit https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bales-Metal-Surface-Solutions/jobs
Production Manager: Arrow Finishing (Minneapolis, MN)
Arrow Finishing is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Laser and Handwork operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, and team performance in a fast-paced aerospace, defense, and medical manufacturing environment. This position is Monday through Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM. Visit https://www.arrowfinishing.com/careers
Sales Manager: Greenwood Fabricating & Plating
Greenwood Fabricating & Plating is seeking a driven, customer-focused Manufacturing Sales Manager to help grow and support customer relationships in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. This role combines customer relationship management, sales coordination, business development, and operational collaboration to ensure customers receive exceptional service and on-time results. We're looking for someone who communicates well, builds strong partnerships, solves problems quickly, and thrives in a professional manufacturing setting. Visit https://gfpi.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1781375-220675.html
