Plating Operator

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Plating, Operator, General Worker
• Industry PCB, Electronics, Manufacturing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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As North America's largest privately held printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, we specialize in delivering high-reliability, advanced technology PCBs across diverse sectors, including defense, aerospace, and high-performance commercial markets. At Summit Interconnect, we are dedicated to excellence through innovation, collaboration, and customer service.

Our commitment to quality and growth has been recognized through several prestigious awards. We have been honored on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for three consecutive years, reflecting our rapid revenue growth and resilience in the industry.

With a network of North American-based facilities, we continue to expand our PCB services, increase technical support, and add advanced new technology to our operations. Join our dynamic team, where your contributions matter, and professional growth is encouraged.

Under general supervision manually submerges panels and/or operates repetitive plating and wet process machines to electroplate/tinplate circuits onto panels.

• Manually perform or operate machines requiring standard setups, constant monitoring and periodic adjustments in speed, temperature and/or chemical levels.
• Check levels of chemical baths and may perform additions as directed on assigned processes.
• Perform manual operations including machine loading.
• Operate repetitive plating and wet process machines to plate circuits onto planes, e.g., deposition process.
• Monitor machine and perform limited preventive maintenance, cleaning screens and makeup/adding chemistry under Lab direction.
• Comprehend industry standards, customer specifications, designated reference materials and their appropriate application.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.
• Operate all Manual Plating processes and supporting equipment with little supervision.
• Effectively follow company systems and procedures.

• General ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving ability.
• Must be able to cooperate and communicate effectively with management/supervisory staff Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) industry will be preferred.
• Understanding of industry standards and appropriate application

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience in the PCB industry is preferred but not required.

Summit offers a variety of health and benefit programs which include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA plans, Hospital and Accident plans, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Benefits are effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire.

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.