Plating Operator

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Plating Operator.

The hours for this role are 3pm-11pm

The hourly rate for this position is 23.00/hour per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you'll do:

Primary Functions:
• Review work order or schedule established by team leader
• Read and understand process sheet/blueprint
• Process parts through plating, passivation, or cleaning lines as required by process specifications (this may involve some fine manipulation/racking of the product, weighs approximately 10 pounds)
• Log all procedures as dictated by plating specifications in corresponding log book including electroplating, passivation, and pickling
• Calculate surface area of parts to be plated or cleaned and apply current density according to the
plating specifications
• Operate measuring devices, including micrometers, dial gauges, etc.
• Run product through processes using rack or barrels (cleaning, plating, passivation pickling) in accordance with plating specifications
• Setup of fixtures, racks, and barrels utilizing historical data/logs (done with support of team leader and lab technician)
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Exercise proper waste disposal under the guidance of team leader and lab technician
• Participate in lean and 5S+ activities, as required
• Follow shop environmental and safety procedures, including proper personal protection equipment at all times
• Active member of hazardous response team
• Exercise proper waste disposal under the guidance of team leader or lab technician
• Participate in lean and 5S+ activities, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate Beltsville area (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Position Criteria:

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute percentages, area, circumference, and volume; draw and interpret bar graphs
• Capability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists through communication and teamwork