Plating Technician

The Company:

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

PacAeros core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the worlds 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 worlds most extreme environments. PacAeros products are hard at work in medical components such as cardiac-function devices on key aerospace & defense programs in space and deep below the earths 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: Mon-Fri 5am to 1:30pm

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 companys 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.

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