What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plating Technician (3rd Shift) position at Advantest America?
Job Description:
- Prepare PCB panels for plating by performing cleaning, microetching, and surface conditioning steps.
- Operate and monitor electroplating lines for copper, nickel, gold, tin, or other metal finishes.
- Set up plating parameters such as current density, voltage, temperature, agitation, and chemical concentrations.
- Perform routine chemical titrations and solution analyses to maintain proper bath chemistry.
- Add chemicals, adjust concentrations, and document all bath maintenance activities.
- Inspect panels before and after plating for defects such as uneven deposition, nodules, voids, or contamination.
- Measure plating thickness using XRF or other approved measurement tools to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Load and unload panels onto plating racks, clamps, or automated conveyor systems.
- Maintain plating equipment, including anodes, filters, pumps, and rectifiers, to ensure stable operation.
- Follow job travelers, process sheets, and engineering documentation for each production run.
- Record process data, plating parameters, and inspection results accurately in production logs or MES systems.
- Identify and report process deviations, equipment malfunctions, or recurring defects to engineering or supervision.
- Handle chemicals safely and follow all PPE, ventilation, and hazardousmaterial procedures.
- Keep the plating area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S or facility standards.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to plating quality, yield, and process efficiency
- Support crosstraining efforts and carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor to meet production needs.