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Plating Tech | 1st Shift

Job in Orange, Orange County, California, 92868, USA
Listing for: Advanced Circuits
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 23 USD Hourly USD 19.00 23.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Plating Tech Opportunity

AdvancedPCB is seeking a reliable, motivated Plating Tech to join our growing company. The Plating Tech will be working in a fast-paced, production environment. Knowledge of printed circuit boards is a plus.

Essential Job Function:

The objective of the Plating Entry Level Trainee is to learn how to perform a minimum of 3 of the 11 specific Plate Department operations within a 3-6 month period. The Plating Trainee is responsible for learning to perform the following operations according to their respective process procedures:

  • PL501
    - Electroless Copper Dep
  • PL502
    - Multibond
  • PL503
    - Gold Plate
  • PL504
    - Gold Tape
  • PL505
    - Acid Copper Plate
  • PL506- HAL
  • PL507
    - Deburr
  • PL508 - Resist Strip, Etch, Tin Strip
  • PL509
    - True Scrub
  • PL510 – Desmear
  • Plate ENG
    1003
    - Hazardous Waste Management

The Plating Entrée Level Trainee is responsible for learning to start up, operate, and shut down Plating Department equipment as well as to learn how to perform routine maintenance.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Learning how to turn on tank heaters and bring the fluid levels up.
  • Learning how to handle acids and caustics
  • Learning how to read/fill out Process Travelers, logs and charts§ Learning to inspect his/her own work
  • Performing tasks as directed by the Plate Lead and/or Supervisor

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position requiring availability to work during standard business hours and mandatory weekend overtime when needed to meet production goals. Shifts may include weekends, when schedule details provided in advance.

Work schedule is 1st Shift | Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Requirements:

Essential

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience in the printed circuit board industry and must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience in the PCB Industry.
  • Must be able to read prints

Preferred Additional

Skills:

  • Good written and verbal communications skills
  • Must understand basic math
  • Must be able to follow documented procedures
  • Experience in the PCB industry is a plus
  • Must be comfortable working around chemicals with the safety equipment provided

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time

Compensation:

California Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 to $23.00 USD | DOE

The actual compensation offered is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

About AdvancedPCB:

AdvancedPCB, with over 40 years of experience, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The company features six manufacturing sites:
Aurora, Colorado, our headquarters, Santa Clara, two in Southern California, Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Chandler Arizona. Currently, the company is viewed as over $100 Million; 180,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with over 480 employees, making APCT one of the largest privately held printed circuit board manufacturers in North America. Advanced PCB offers Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as well as 401K.

ITAR Compliance Requirement:

This position requires access to controlled technical data and/or participation in activities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals with refugee/asylee status). Candidates who do not meet ITAR eligibility requirements will not be eligible for employment in this position.

AdvancedPCB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law (EEOC).

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