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Electroplating, Metal Coating & Surface Finishing Technician (Immediate Hire)

ASTRO Mechanical Testing Laboratory
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Contract
$25 - $30 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Coating Application Specialist (CAS)
Material mixing
Metal fabrication
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Quality issues
Laboratory standard operating procedures
3D printing
Quality control problem-solving
Industrial chemical handling
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Custom fixtures
Production troubleshooting

Full Job Description

ASTRO is an advanced manufacturing and testing company building next‑generation materials and structures. Currently we are developing finishing capability for high-quality metal-coated surfaces.

Role Summary
This role is focused first on developing and validating ASTRO’s strategy for electroplating / metal coating, surface finishing and treatment for large-scale polymer AM parts. Over an initial 4-month contract-to-hire period, you will work hands-on to refine surface prep methods, establish bath “recipes,” and build a repeatable finishing workflow that can be scaled into production.

Once that strategy is validated and ready for production, the position is intended to convert into a permanent, on-site production role in Los Angeles. In that capacity, you will own the day-to-day operation of the finishing process and help deliver consistent, high-quality finished surfaces at production scale for assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop electroplating, metal coating, surface finishing, and surface treatment processes on large-scale polymer AM parts.
Prepare parts for finishing, including cleaning, sanding, etching, masking, fixturing, and other pretreatment steps required for coating adhesion and quality.
Prepare, mix, and adjust chemical baths and process “recipes” for electroplating and related metal coating operations.
Run hands-on trials to validate finishing methods, coating sequences, and bath parameters for large-format polymer substrates.
Monitor and control process conditions including pH, temperature, concentration, additives, contamination, and general bath health.
Perform routine testing and process checks such as titrations, pH checks, conductivity checks, and visual inspection; document results accurately.
Inspect parts for finish quality, adhesion, coverage, thickness, and visible defects such as pitting, burning, peeling, streaking, or discoloration.
Troubleshoot coating and finishing issues and make practical process adjustments to improve repeatability and visual quality.
Help develop and document standard operating procedures for electroplating, metal coating, surface finishing, and treatment workflows.
Maintain plating tanks, finishing equipment, racks, fixtures, tools, and work area in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
Follow all chemical handling, PPE, ventilation, waste handling, and shop safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience in electroplating, metal coating, surface finishing, surface treatment, or a closely related finishing process.
Experience mixing chemicals or maintaining process baths from defined formulas or operating windows.
Working knowledge of surface preparation and how prep affects coating adhesion, appearance, and consistency.
Ability to troubleshoot finishing defects and make disciplined process adjustments on the floor.
Comfortable working in a hands-on shop environment with chemicals, tanks, fixtures, and production equipment.
Ability to keep accurate logs, follow SOPs, and work with strong attention to detail.
Able to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with large-format parts, custom fabrication, sculpture, prop, automotive, aerospace, or architectural finishing.
Familiarity with developing or refining finishing workflows during early production or process validation stages.
Experience with polymer additive manufacturing.

Why This Role Is Different
This is not just a basic line operator position. This role is ideal for a hands-on finishing technician who can help develop the strategy, workflow, and chemistry controls needed to turn a finishing concept into a production-ready capability.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Describe your hands-on experience with electroplating or metal coating processes (include what you plated, types of baths or chemistries you’ve worked with, and your responsibilities for mixing/adjusting solutions).
Have you ever been responsible for maintaining or adjusting an electroplating or coating bath (e.g., titrations, pH checks, adding chemicals to keep it in spec)? If yes, please give a specific example.

Work Location: In person

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