Plating Operator 1st shift 6AM-4PM Mon-Thurs $18/hour

Spectrum Control
State College, PA

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

The Plating Operator process all ceramic capacitors delivered from the banding department through the plating process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform job functions per training and work specifications as assigned.
  • Choose the lot to be run and ensure it is run on the proper solder or silver line.
  • Inspect all flight bars prior to using to ensure they are functional and ensure the lot is ran on the proper plating profile.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment as required.
  • Maintain an inventory of properly sorted shot for proper plating operation.
  • X-ray and cap check all completed lots and plot the results on the SPC charts.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and logbook entries.
  • Move the completed lots to the proper step.
  • Flex to other jobs and departments on an as needed basis.
  • Assist in the training of new operations when needed.
  • Report problems and out of specification conditions to shift supervisor for assistance as they occur.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Work closely with area engineers on process improvements.
  • Maintain proper records related to product development and release
  • Responsible for setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: High School or Equivalent
  • Experience Years: 3-5 years
  • Experience Type: Chemical Manufacturing OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within chemical handling and disposal

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing Floor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [email protected].

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.


Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.


Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.

Posted 2026-01-01

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