Electroless Nickel Plating Line Operator / Technician

Electroless Nickel Plating Line Operator / Technician - United States - 197180 - Koch

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Electroless Nickel Plating Line Operator / Technician

Location(s)

Little Falls, Minnesota

Company

Molex

Career Field

Operations & Manufacturing

Job Number

197180

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Our Molex team in Little Falls, MN is seeking an Electroless Nickel Plating Line Operator / Technician to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will operate and monitor an electroless nickel plating line while helping ensure components meet quality, safety, and production requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-minded, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and able to consistently follow established processes and work instructions. Previous experience with plating or metal finishing is preferred, but we are also interested in candidates with strong manufacturing experience and a willingness to learn.

What You Will Do

• Operate electroless nickel plating equipment according to established work instructions, procedures, and production schedules
• Perform line setup and changeovers, including racks, fixtures, rollers, and proper part orientation
• Monitor plating and rinse-tank operating conditions, including temperature, filtration, flow, and other required process parameters
• Perform in-process inspections, including visual inspection, plating thickness measurements, and other required quality checks
• Complete required production, quality, and process documentation accurately
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of tanks, filters, pumps, and associated plating equipment
• Collect bath and rinse samples for chemistry and quality analysis according to established procedures
• Identify and troubleshoot common plating issues, including coverage, appearance, buildup, and other process irregularities
• Escalate process, equipment, or quality concerns appropriately to leadership, quality, maintenance, or engineering
• Follow established requirements for PPE, chemical handling, hazardous materials, waste segregation, and spill response
• Follow lockout/tagout and other established safety procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency
• Assist with training and supporting other operators as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, metal finishing, machining, or similar industrial environment
• Ability to follow written work instructions, SOPs, safety requirements, and quality procedures
• Basic computer skills and ability to accurately maintain production and quality documentation
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and chemicals while wearing required PPE
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically

What Will Put You Ahead

• 1+ years of experience in plating, metal finishing, surface treatment, or a related manufacturing process
• Previous electroless nickel or electroplating experience
• Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, or manufacturing specifications
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, plating thickness gauges, or other inspection equipment
• Knowledge of surface preparation, masking, plating, or post-plating finishing processes
• Experience with SPC, process-control documentation, 5 Whys, or other basic quality/problem-solving tools
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing or plating-process issues
• Technical certificate or training related to manufacturing, machining, metallurgy, chemical processing, or metal finishing
• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds periodically
• Ability to safely use ladders or other approved access equipment when required
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment involving noise, chemicals, odors, and controlled ventilation
• Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, chemical-resistant protective equipment, face protection, and respiratory protection where required

For this role, we anticipate paying $19-$26/hr + 6% Shift Differential for 2nd shift after transition

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS)

Molex''s Aerospace & Defense Solutions (ADS) Division delivers mission-critical connectivity, signal technologies, and electronic solutions designed for the most demanding environments. Drawing on decades of engineering excellence and innovation, we support aerospace, defense, space, and other high-reliability markets where performance is essential and failure is not an option.

From enabling next-generation communications and data transfer to providing rugged interconnect and electronic solutions for mission-critical systems, our technologies help customers advance capabilities across air, land, sea, and space. At ADS, we combine deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a culture of principled entrepreneurship to create value for our customers, communities, and one another.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense through innovation, reliability, and purpose-driven solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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