What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metal Plating Lab Technican position at Actalent?
🔁 Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Location: Springfield, MA
We are seeking a dedicated Metal Plating Lab Technician to perform chemical analysis of plating baths and process solutions using titration, spectrophotometry, and other methods. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our processes with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical analysis of plating baths and process solutions using titration, spectrophotometry, and other methods.
- Prepare and maintain standard solutions, reagents, and laboratory equipment.
- Monitor bath chemistry to ensure compliance with internal specifications and industry standards.
- Assist in maintaining records of analysis, solution concentrations, and corrective actions.
- Support environmental testing and wastewater treatment monitoring.
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues or solution variances.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory workspace.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols.
Essential Skills
- Quality control
- Laboratory experience
- Titration expertise
- Experience with metal finishing
- Chemistry knowledge
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Quality control and assurance
Must Haves:
- Hands-on experience in a lab setting (no degree required).
- Strong skills in titration and wet chemistry.
- Familiarity with metal finishing processes (preferred).
- Understanding of GMP and quality control practices.
- Motivated, reliable, and safety-conscious mindset.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 6am-4:30pm (10 hour work days, 10-15 hours of OT a week)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Springfield,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $25 - $27
