We are seeking a highly experienced cadmium plating technician to join our CAD line team in a senior working lead capacity. This is a hands-on production role — you will be on the line every day — but your experience, specification knowledge, and process discipline will set the standard for the entire team around you.
This role is critical to our quality recovery and team development efforts. The right candidate will become the technical backbone of our cadmium plating operation, working alongside our Production Control Supervisor to raise the bar on first-time quality, process compliance, and operator training.
If you know cadmium plating cold, take pride in doing it right, and enjoy teaching others what you know — we want to hear from you.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & Process
- Operate the cadmium plating line with a focus on first-time quality and specification compliance
- Perform and oversee all pre-treatment operations including strip, descale, and clean processes
- Execute cadmium plating with and without hydrogen embrittlement relief bake per QQ-P-416 requirements (Type I & II chromate) post-treatment processes
- Perform passivation
- Monitor and maintain bath chemistry within specification; perform and document chemical additions per established procedures
- Execute and document mandatory hold points including pH checks, temperature verification, and pre/post-process inspections
- Perform pre-processing, in-process and final dimensional and visual inspection of plated parts
- Identify and escalate non-conformances immediately — zero tolerance for hiding or passing defective work
Quality & Documentation
- Maintain accurate and complete process logs, chemical addition records, and bath chemistry documentation
- Complete first inspection signoffs prior to full lot processing
- Support internal quality audits and customer source inspections as required
- Review customer part prints and purchase order requirements prior to processing; identify and escalate any drawing conflicts or specification questions before work begins
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action when non-conformances occur
Training & Team Development
- Serve as the primary technical resource and mentor for less experienced operators on the CAD line
- Demonstrate and enforce proper process procedures through hands-on instruction and consistent example
- Support the development and maintenance of visual work instructions and process documentation at each station
- Communicate process concerns, staffing observations, and quality trends to the Production Control Supervisor & Quality Manager proactively
This is a physically demanding production role. Candidates must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods (full shift) on a production floor environment
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Work in an environment with chemical exposure — proper PPE is required and provided
- Work around tanks, electrical equipment, and industrial machinery
- Follow all OSHA, EPA, and company safety and environmental protocols without exception
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Prior experience in a small-to-mid-size job shop environment where flexibility and hands-on engagement are essential
- Demonstrated working knowledge of QQ-P-416 and related cadmium plating specifications
Experience:
- Quality assurance in electroplating/surface finishing: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
