**Plating Technician** **Paying $27 / HR to $37 / HR** **Location - Wood Village, OR** **Responsibilities:** + Operate and monitor plating equipment and controls + Manage water valves and verify tank liquid levels + Move and clean plating barrels + Use overhead crane to transfer parts between tanks + Maintain timing and chemical levels per process instruction + Ensure cleanliness of work area and plating equipment + Load/unload barrels with parts (500–10,000 parts/barrel) + Inspect plating quality and document results + Report issues to plating leads + Adjust process times (e.g., acid: 2–10 min; black oxide: 15–35 min) + Assist with chemical additions and tank maintenance + Maintain wastewater evaporator and general area cleanliness + Log parts in GS system + Perform additional duties as assigned **Qualifications:** + Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs + Comfortable working with chemicals, fumes, and temperature variations + Forklift certification or ability to operate material-handling equipment + Consistent use of PPE Preferred Experience + Aerospace, defense, or firearms manufacturing + NADCAP or similar plating certifications + Equipment Experience (Preferred): + Crane + Plating barrels + Sandblaster + Spin dryer + Wastewater evaporator + Pumps and exhaust systems Education/Experience + 1–3 years in plating, warehouse, or metal finishing + Basic problem-solving and organizational skills + Strong interpersonal and communication skills + Ability to multi-task and follow production documentation + Familiarity with plating gauges and color differentiation + Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and 6S principles **Environment/ Shift:** + Family-owned manufacturing company specializing in custom commercial and industrial sewn products for the hunting & shooting Industry. + They believe strongly in the "Made in U.S.A." philosophy. + They sell their packaged products worldwide and OEM parts to multiple firearm companies. + Day Shift: 5:00am - 3:30pmm, Mon-Thur OR 7:00am - 3:30pm, Mon-Fri. Candidates will get to choose which one works best for them after the training period. **Employee Value Proposition:** + Compensation & Benefits: + Competitive wages based on experience + Flexible paid time off + Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage + Paid parental leave + Oregon Paid Sick Leave equivalent + Supplemental insurance options + Company-paid life insurance + Voluntary term and whole life insurance + 401(k) with matching + Product purchase discounts + Educational aid program If you are looking for a rewarding career with a stable company, apply now! **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $37.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in WOOD VILLAGE,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.