Electroplating Technician

The Electroplating Technician directs, supports and maintains all plating and chemical surface finishing processes and related activities. Establish and achieve planned performance levels, with primary emphasis on continuous improvement, ISO and Lean Manufacturing.

Are You Looking To:

* Performs chemical analysis including (AAS, X-ray, fluorescence, titration, etc.) on both plating bathes and waste plant's discharge.

* Prepares institutes and sustains procedures and controls for all processes employed in the plating lab.

* Possesses knowledge of plating and related processes.

* Ensures safe operation of all surface-finishing processes.

* Develop, perform, and interpret test analysis and results to evaluate chemical processes related to the production processes in the plating room.

* Train personnel in the proper setup and process procedures to clean and plate using the correct plating methods, correct measuring devices/techniques, process control methods, etc.

* Manages waste streams and effectively treats and stores hazardous waste that is accumulated from the plating process.

* Observes established safe working and housekeeping procedures, promptly corrects hazardous situations.

* Participates in and take proactive roles in ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification.

* Monitors process operating parameters and corrects deviations from established set points.

* Revises process work instructions as needed. Writes new work instructions to support process changes or improvements as necessary.

* Performs hands-on surface finishing operations; processes and prioritizes all work orders per documented procedures.

* Assume other projects and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

* Regular and predictable attendance is presumed to be an essential function of all employment.

* Reports directly to Process Engineer-Electroplating. Will provide direction to plating operators. Extensive contact with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Purchasing and Quality Assurance personnel. Has contact with outside vendors and customers.

* The position is accountable for efficient operation and process development of all plating and cleaning operations within the factory.

* Must independently make complex bath and process adjustments and train others in proper procedures. Team performance measures are directly impacted by actions.

* Employee is responsible for the generation, labeling, storage, and other general management of hazardous waste. Employee requires "Hazardous Waste Management Training" once per year in accordance with Minn. R. .
* "Employee is responsible for offering hazardous waste for shipment": employee requires "Department of Transportation Shippers Training" DOT once every three years in accordance with 40 CFR .

* Employee works with chemicals that require respirator use per Respiratory Protection Program.

* Performs other related duties and projects as required and assigned.

What You'll Need:

* Two-year degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent discipline, or relevant chemical and technical experience.

* 1 or more years' experience in relevant plating and r chemical processes, which includes titration, atomic absorption, and waste water treatment experience.

* Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What You'll Get:

Compensation range of $ hourly. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Participation in the annual bonus program.

401(k) with company match.

Health coverage:
Medical, Dental, Vision, plus HSA and FSA options.

Insurance coverage:
Company life insurance and short- & long-term disability.

Time off and extras: PTO (vacation/holidays/sick/personal), pet insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

To review a full listing of our benefits, please refer to the 2026 Bel Fuse Benefits Summary and Paid Time Off Benefits, or by visiting the Bel Fuse Careers page.

Work Opportunity

Bel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bel is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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