Posted 3 weeks ago

Chrome Plating Technician

Company: Bales Metal Surface Solutions
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Downers Grove

Type: Full Time

Bales Metal Surface Solutions seeks a Chrome Plating Technician to join their team. The Chrome Plating Technician is 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 (with experience) per hour depending on experience and education. Strong preference for candidates with experience in hard or industrial chrome plating. 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 chrome plating orders according to customer specifications.
  • Design and build conforming anodes.
  • Prepare metal surfaces for chrome plating by chemical cleaning or blasting.
  • Measure, mark, and mask areas to be excluded from plating.
  • Determine sizes and compositions of objects to be plated, and amounts of electrical current and time required.
  • Operate hoists to place workpieces into plating tanks.
  • 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 and troubleshoot chrome plating chemistry and equipment to ensure optimal performance.