Plating Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:
Electroplater (Active Secret Clearance needed)

Location:
Bangor Naval Base, Poulsbo, WA

Pay Rate: $38/hour with $178 per diem

Must have:
Secret Clearance

Contract length: 5 months

Perks:
Flights to and from are covered, rental car is covered with 18-20 hours of overtime a week.

Job Description

This role supports electroplating and metal finishing operations at a refit facility located on Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Washington. You will perform industrial tank plating, portable selective plating, and chemical cleaning processes on a variety of metallic surfaces, helping restore and maintain shipboard components to precise specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and industrial tank plating operations on various metal surfaces in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Perform portable selective plating to restore shipboard components to required dimensional and performance standards.
• Carry out chemical cleaning processes on metallic surfaces to prepare parts for plating and finishing.
• Execute dimensional restoration tasks using polishing and related metal-finishing techniques to meet blueprint requirements.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure accurate plating and finishing outcomes.
• Use micrometers and other precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances after plating and finishing operations.
• Troubleshoot plating and metal-finishing issues and adjust processes or techniques to achieve desired results.
• Support shipyard and marine repair activities by performing plating and restoration work on components used in ship systems.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electroplating processes, including functional and industrial tank plating.
• Ability to perform portable selective plating on shipboard components to restore them to required specifications.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning methods for metallic surfaces used in preparation for plating and finishing.
• Proficiency in polishing and related metal-finishing techniques for dimensional restoration.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Skill in using micrometers and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience working in shipyard, marine, or ship repair environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving plating and metal-finishing process issues.
• Must hold an active secret security clearance.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a submarine base or naval shipyard environment.
• Familiarity with shipboard components and systems commonly requiring plating and restoration.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices related to chemical handling and metal-finishing operations.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and maintain accurate documentation of work performed.

Why Work Here?

Join a specialized refit facility that offers the opportunity to work on critical marine and shipboard systems in a secure, mission-focused environment. You will develop and apply advanced electroplating and metal-finishing skills while working with experienced technicians and craftsmen. The setting emphasizes safety, precision, and professional growth, providing a stable, structured workplace where your technical expertise directly supports important operational needs.

Work

Environment

This position is based at a refit facility on Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Washington, within a shipyard and marine repair setting. Work takes place in industrial areas that support submarine and shipboard maintenance, with exposure to plating tanks, chemical cleaning stations, and metal-finishing equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Silverdale, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and lo