Bales Metal Surface Solutions seeks a Nickel Plating Technician to join their team. The Nickel-Plating Technician is responsible for executing nickel plating processes to complete orders according to customer specifications. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm with some overtime required. Preferred qualifications include two or more years of hands-on experience with nickel plating. The salary range is $20 -$24 per hour depending on experience and education. Benefits And Perks: Eligible from the 1st day of the month following date of hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, LIFE & AD&D, STD, LTD and EAP; PTO, Holiday and Birthday Pay; Education, Training and Tuition Reimbursement; Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) plan with employer match; Employee Recognition Programs; Fun events and activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process nickel plating orders according to customer specifications.
- Determine sizes and compositions of objects to be plated and determine appropriate pre-treatment process and plating time required.
- Operate hoists to place workpieces in pre-treatment and plating tanks.
- Plate small objects, such as nuts or bolts, using motor-driven barrels.
- Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications.
- Examine completed objects to determine thicknesses of metal deposits, or measure thicknesses by using instruments such as micrometers.
- Inspect plated areas for defects, such as staining, air bubbles or uneven coverage.
- Maintain production records.
- Maintain nickel plating chemistry, with guidance from the lab, to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform equipment maintenance, such as cleaning tanks.
