Plating Operator

SUMMARY

The Plating Operator has a good working knowledge of metal plating processes on machined motor components to meet strict quality and industry standards. This includes preparing surfaces, executing plating operations such as electroplating and anodizing, and monitoring bath chemistry to ensure optimal adhesion and finish. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot plating issues while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean machined parts for plating (degreasing, masking, etc.).
• Perform plating processes (electroplating, anodizing, and other surface treatments) per specifications.
• Monitor and adjust plating parameters (temperature, voltage, time) for quality results.
• Measure and record bath levels (pH, specific gravity, titrations) and maintain chemical balance.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance with ASTM, AMS, and MIL standards.
• Maintain accurate records of plating operations and test results.
• Collaborate with Quality and Materials teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure adherence to EHS, OSHA, and hazardous waste disposal guidelines.
• Must have basic understanding and usage of mechanical gaging equipment and electrical test equipment
• Experience and knowledge of inspection techniques, tools, materials and equipment
• Must be able to read and work to blue-prints and work instructions
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly testing requirements, samples, and testing as outline in QC-S-155
• Correlate data, update daily and weekly internal quality metrics/sample results
• Maintaining records for results from QC-S-155 and making updates as needed
• Perform metal plating processes including electroplating, anodizing, and other surface treatments according to established specifications.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience in related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry and plating bath maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical standards.
• Familiarity with mechanical gaging and electrical test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and computer skills (Excel proficiency).
• Strong mechanical technical background to troubleshoot systems, machinery, test equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Demand and Work Environment:          

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected].

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