Plating Technician

RAM Aerospace has been powering flight and space exploration since 1975, delivering precision solenoids, valves, actuators, LVDTs, and RVDTs for commercial, defense, and space applications. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, with a facility in Valencia, California, we build mission-critical components that the world's leading aerospace programs depend on. Join a team that builds the future of aerospace, on time, with excellence. Your career takes off here!

As our Plating Technician, you are a "surface science" expert responsible for the final protection and finish of our precision-machined aerospace components. You will set up and operate advanced plating and coating equipment to apply critical layers of nickel, cadmium, and other materials that protect parts from the extreme environments of space and high-altitude flight. This role requires a unique blend of mechanical aptitude and chemistry-focused attention to detail. If you are a methodical worker who takes pride in flawless finishes and enjoys working in a high-compliance chemical processing environment, we want you on our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plating Process Operation: Set up and operate plating and coating equipment. You will precisely manage immersion times and part-specific processes to ensure coatings meet exacting aerospace thickness and adhesion standards.
• Surface Preparation & Masking: Inspect incoming parts for surface deformities and perform critical pre-plating tasks, including cleaning, degreasing, and stringing/racking/hanging products for optimal coating coverage.
• Chemical Bath Maintenance: Test and monitor the chemical properties of plating baths to ensure they remain within strict specifications. You will adjust solutions as needed and verify that all tools and equipment are in proper working order.
• HazMat Handling & Safety: Safely handle, transport, and utilize acids and other hazardous chemicals required for the plating process. You will maintain a spotless and safe work area, adhering to all environmental and safety regulations.
• Waste Treatment Compliance: Process solution waste to comply with local and federal regulations prior to disposal, ensuring RAM’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Quality Documentation: Maintain accurate and meticulous production documentation to provide full traceability for every part processed, in accordance with aerospace quality standards.

Pay: 18.50/hr to start, 19.00/hr after 90 days. After certification, 20.00/hr

Hours: 6:00am - 3:30pm, with every other Friday off