Electroless Nickel Plating Line Operator/Technician
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our Molex team in Little Falls, MN is seeking an Electroless Nickel Plating Line Operator & Technician to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will operate and monitor an electroless nickel plating line while helping ensure components meet quality, safety, and production requirements.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-minded, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and able to consistently follow established processes and work instructions. Previous experience with plating or metal finishing is preferred, but we are also interested in candidates with strong manufacturing experience and a willingness to learn.
What You Will Do- Operate electroless nickel plating equipment according to established work instructions, procedures, and production schedules
- Perform line setup and changeovers, including racks, fixtures, rollers, and proper part orientation
- Monitor plating and rinse-tank operating conditions, including temperature, filtration, flow, and other required process parameters
- Perform in-process inspections, including visual inspection, plating thickness measurements, and other required quality checks
- Complete required production, quality, and process documentation accurately
- Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tanks, filters, pumps, and associated plating equipment
- Collect bath and rinse samples for chemistry and quality analysis according to established procedures
- Identify and troubleshoot common plating issues, including coverage, appearance, buildup, and other process irregularities
- Escalate process, equipment, or quality concerns appropriately to leadership, quality, maintenance, or engineering
- Follow established requirements for PPE, chemical handling, hazardous materials, waste segregation, and spill response
- Follow lockout/tagout and other established safety procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency
- Assist with training and supporting other operators as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in a manufacturing, production, metal finishing, machining, or similar industrial environment
- Ability to follow written work instructions, SOPs, safety requirements, and quality procedures
- Basic computer skills and ability to accurately maintain production and quality documentation
- Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and chemicals while wearing required PPE
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically
- 1+ years of experience in plating, metal finishing, surface treatment, or a related manufacturing process
- Previous electroless nickel or electroplating experience
- Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, or manufacturing specifications
- Experience using micrometers, calipers, plating thickness gauges, or other inspection equipment
- Knowledge of surface preparation, masking, plating, or post-plating finishing processes
- Experience with SPC, process-control documentation, 5 Whys, or other basic quality/problem-solving tools
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or plating-process issues
- Technical certificate or training related to manufacturing, machining, metallurgy, chemical processing, or metal finishing
- Forklift or powered industrial truck experience
- Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds periodically
- Ability to safely use ladders or other approved access equipment when required
- Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment involving noise, chemicals, odors, and controlled ventilation
- Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, chemical-resistant protective equipment, face protection, and respiratory protection where required
For this role, we anticipate paying $19-$26/hr + 6% Shift Differential for 2nd shift after transition
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