Plating Technician (Swing)

Description

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Plating Technician to join our team on Swing Shift. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments.

PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

Working under general supervision, the Plating Technician is responsible for electroplating components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and medical applications. The role involves monitoring equipment processes, performing measurements and inspections to ensure product quality, and adhering to safety and production standards.

Schedule: This swing shift is Mon-Fri, 1:00pm to 9:30pm. The first couple months will be training on Day shift: 5am to 1:30pm. Once training is complete, and swing schedule is started, employee will be eligible for a $2/hr shift differential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Must be able to retain information and show continued progression of growth towards Level II.

Plating Technician I Responsibilities

• The ability to effectively electroplate components to meet drawing and specification standards.
• Be able to use XRF to take thickness measurements of plated component.
• The knowledge of applicable military and government plating specifications.
• Must be able to rack components per instructions.
• Perform all tasks with rigid adherence to parts handling best practices.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective rinsing techniques, including using various hydro-washing methods and achieving water break free surfaces.
• Must be able to set correct amperage and voltage on rectifiers.
• Must be able to complete certification forms properly.
• The ability to complete tasks in a reasonably timely manner.
• The ability to detect equipment failure.
• Elevation to Plating Technician II will be at the discretion of Management.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When our current private equity firms sells the company, GPUs will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Essential:

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Able to sit and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify process improvements.
• Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
• Demonstrates strong independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
• Advise management of policy violations.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• Noise: The Plating Lab can often be a loud environment with constant noise from equipment that may require mandatory hearing protection.
• Safety hazards: Can be exposed to inherent risks from both high and low temperature liquid and gas, flammable liquid and gas, and sharp tools. Safety protocols are critical to prevent injuries.
• Contaminants: The work involves exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes, necessitating adequate ventilation and protective measures to minimize health risks when in the Plating Lab.
• Protective gear: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a requirement for safety. This includes safety glasses, protective gloves, lab coats/coveralls, close-toed footwear as specified.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/Sitting: Long hours in a chair or on their feet.
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools and performing meticulous cleanings.
• Repetitive motion: Many tasks, such as hand cleaning, are repetitive and can potentially lead to musculoskeletal issues over time.
• Precision and vision: Must have excellent close-up vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish colors and textures to accurately read blueprints and inspect finished products
• Stamina: Physical stamina is required for the duration of a shift to perform all duties of the job.

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes