Plating Technician/Operator (Production Metal Finishing)

Kelly
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Plating Technician/Operator (Production Metal Finishing)

Train on day shift Monday-Thursday 6am-4pm, once training is complete, will move to

2nd shift 2nd M-F 6pm-2am.

If you’re looking for a permanent Plater (Production Metal Finishing) position, look no further! Kelly, in partnership with a manufacturing organization, is seeking candidates for a Plater (Production Metal Finishing) role in Grand Rapids, MI.

This is a direct hire Plater (Production Metal Finishing) position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.

Benefits:
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time off
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays (7)
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3% and 50% up to 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Description:

  • Perform plating processes including line start-up, operation and shut down processes
  • Make adjustments to tanks including temperatures, flow, shut down, etc.
  • Monitoring all machine/line dynamics
  • Check, maintain and adjust pH, feeders, temperatures and complete required documentation of checks
  • Monitor plating results, including review parts, checking for defects and preventing plating defects through process adjustments
  • Troubleshooting of equipment and parts during the plating process
  • Understand customer/vendor parts and requirements
  • Participate in cross training for various departments
  • Perform lock-out, tag-out on necessary equipment
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned


Required Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Prior machine operation experience required
  • Ability to safely work with chemicals, chemical identification & understanding of chemistry a plus
  • Preferred Understanding of Electroplating
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Ability to safely move chemicals using a forklift or other material handling equipment
  • Operation of overhead crane or hoists
  • Basic mathematical and organizational skills

Company Description

Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Company Description

Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.\r\n\r\nSince inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.\r\n\r\nKelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Posted 2025-10-17

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