Description

Metal Plater | Line Operator | Electroplating Technician | Manufacturing Production Technician

Location: Avtec Finishing – New Hope, Minnesota

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5:00 AM-3:00 PM + Overtime as Needed (4-Day Work Week)

Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour (DOQ)

Signing Bonus: $3,000 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

(Employment/Staffing Agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. We hire directly.)

Learn a Skilled Trade. Build a Long-Term Career.

Most people have never heard of the metal finishing industry before joining us—and that's okay.

Metal finishing and electroplating are critical to the products people rely on every day, including medical devices, aerospace components, defense equipment, industrial machinery, tools, and hardware.

Our trade isn't taught in schools—we'll teach you.

Training includes both hands-on instruction and online coursework covering plating processes, metals, chemistry, quality standards, and industry best practices.

What we can't teach is reliability, work ethic, initiative, and the desire to continuously learn.

If you're dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking for a long-term career rather than just another job, we'd encourage you to apply.

Before You Apply

Please apply only if the following describes you:

• You enjoy hands-on work and staying busy throughout the day.
• You can follow detailed written instructions and established procedures.
• You have dependable attendance and understand that production depends on employees showing up every day and on time.
• You take pride in producing quality work and paying attention to detail.
• You're comfortable working around manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and industrial processes.
• You're willing to learn new skills through both hands-on training and structured coursework.
• You're comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and chemicals.
• You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
• You are available to participate in an in-person interview in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, you should have definite relocation plans before applying. 

Position Summary

Metal Platers (also known as Line Operators or Plating Technicians) operate and monitor production lines that apply protective and functional techniques/coatings to customer parts.

This position is responsible for processing customer parts according to detailed work instructions while maintaining strict quality, safety, and production standards.

Every part you process directly supports customers in the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries, where precision and consistency matter.

No previous plating experience is required—we'll provide the training.

Essential Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and operate electroplating lines according to customer specifications.
• Process customer parts for required plating times using established procedures.
• Monitor plating baths, production equipment, and process controls.
• Verify proper racking before processing parts.
• Inspect completed work for quality, defects, and compliance with specifications.
• Complete production paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Identify and report equipment or process concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Work independently while meeting established production and quality expectations.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The people who excel in this position are dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoy producing quality work. Successful candidates typically:

• Follow written instructions carefully.
• Stay focused while managing multiple production tasks.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Take pride in producing consistent, quality results.
• Learn new processes quickly.
• Work safely around industrial equipment and chemicals.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain dependable attendance.

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