Plating-(2nd shift)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Surface Preparation: Clean, mask, rack, and prepare metal components for plating using chemical, mechanical, and manual processes to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
• Plating Operations: Operate plating equipment and tanks (electroplating, electroless plating, anodizing, or other finishing processes as applicable) according to established procedures and specifications.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor chemical baths, solution levels, temperatures, and current densities to maintain process control and consistent plating results.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect finished parts for thickness, adhesion, coverage, and cosmetic standards using measuring instruments and visual inspection techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately record production data, chemical usage, test results, and process adjustments in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of plating tanks, rectifiers, filtration systems, and related equipment; report malfunctions promptly.
• Environmental & Safety Compliance: Follow all environmental regulations, hazardous material handling procedures, and safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and waste disposal procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve plating efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and facility standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in electroplating, metal finishing, anodizing, or related manufacturing processes preferred
• Basic understanding of chemical handling and hazardous material safety
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position

Work Environment

The employee will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• No travel required for this position.
• The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
• OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email hidden]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv 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.