Furnace Plater Trainee

Furnace Plater Trainee - 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:30am)

$18.00 per hour + $3.00 shift differential for 3rd shift

80 Hours Holiday Pay + Generous PTO + Quarterly Bonuses

Overtime available -- not mandatory 

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and load medical and dental components for furnace plating operations per approved work instructions and traveler documentation.
• Operate vacuum, inert gas, or controlled-atmosphere furnaces used in the metallization, brazing, or nickel plating of superabrasive (diamond, CBN) parts.
• Control and monitor process parameters including temperature, atmosphere composition, ramp rates, and soak durations using automated control systems.
• Maintain plating materials and furnace consumables according to lot traceability and expiration requirements.
• Verify part condition before and after furnace processing; inspect for coating uniformity, bond strength indicators, and visual surface quality.
• Document all process data, including batch traceability, temperature charts, and process deviations, in compliance with ISO and GMP recordkeeping standards.
• Conduct basic furnace maintenance, calibration checks, and leak detection per preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support process validation activities and assist engineering in qualifying new plating parameters or equipment.
• Adhere strictly to cleanroom or controlled manufacturing area protocols to prevent contamination of medical products.
• Follow all EHS procedures for chemical handling, thermal operations, and PPE use.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a neat and orderly workplace.
• Take initiative and demonstrate internal drive for results.
• Prioritize and determine the appropriate order of tasks according to relative importance.
• Comprehend and successfully follow documented procedures.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.
• Ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• No prior electroplating experience required — training provided.
• Experience in manufacturing or metal finishing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Physical Side:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds consistently.
• Stand and sit throughout the workday as needed.
• Comfortable working around chemicals and using appropriate PPE.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance,
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability,
• Company matched 401k plan,
• Quarterly incentive bonuses,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Paid time off, 
• Paid holidays, and 
• Paid facility shutdown in December.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. 

Abrasive Technology is a substance and drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. 

For aerospace-related positions, drug testing is conducted in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. These guidelines require testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines. 

Abrasive Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet.

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