Plating Team Lead

Plating Team Lead

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Plating Team Lead to oversee and coordinate daily operations in our plating department at our Power Solutions Group facility in Rolling Meadows. This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality plating processes while maintaining compliance with NADCAP and AS9100 standards and internal specifications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on plating experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the daily production activities of the plating team, focusing 60% on team coordination and working with gold metal plating, and 40% on audits and documentation.
• Ensure work is performed efficiently and in compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor and maintain process parameters for various plating operations such as electroplating, anodizing, and passivation.
• Ensure all plating operations comply with NADCAP and other industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in NADCAP audits, internal audits, and customer visits.
• Train, mentor, and support plating team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review work orders, process instructions, and job travelers for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct inspections to ensure product quality and consistency throughout the plating process.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure traceability of plated parts.
• Identify process improvements and work collaboratively with engineering and quality teams to implement solutions.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed and promote a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Documentation control
• Chemical analysis
• Spectroscopy
• NADCAP compliance
• Metal testing
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as Lab Tech in plating company or minimum 2 years of hands-on plating experience as Plating Tech in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Experience with NADCAP standards
• Strong understanding of plating techniques and surface finishing processes

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.50/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 Palatine,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.