Electroplating Supervisor

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

. Oversee and/or perform all plating operations in the Plating area .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeLaFox • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing plating operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing hazardous waste disposal. Proficient in training operators and maintaining ISO-9001-compliant procedures while monitoring environmental compliance.

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Plating Operations ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceWastewater Treatment CertificationISO-9001 ProceduresChemical Safety Management

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Hard Skills

Plating-Bath OperationChemical TroubleshootingXRF Thickness TestingPlating Process Record KeepingWastewater Treatment MonitoringHazardous Waste DisposalChemical Inventory ManagementProduction Chemical MaintenanceAqueous Degreasing OperationsChemical Cleaning Supervision

Soft Skills

Safety OrientationTraining and MentoringSupervisory SkillsAttention to DetailBudget Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

XRF Thickness TesterWastewater Treatment SystemPlating-Bath Chemistry Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

Wastewater Treatment Certification

Industry Keywords

PlatingCoatingEnvironmental ComplianceHazardous Waste ManagementISO-9001RCRACERCLAFORM R ReportingChemical EngineeringProduction Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and/or perform all plating operations in the Plating area
Supervise chemical operators and ensure safety, work quality, efficiency, and correct processes
Ensure metal coatings meet thickness, adhesion, and finish standards
Train chemical operators in plating-bath operation and troubleshooting
Take monthly plating-bath chemistry samples and adjust bath chemistry based on reports
Maintain stock of production chemicals, packaging, and other supplies
Operate and maintain standards and certification for the XRF Thickness Tester
Generate part certifications for plated parts when required
Update and correct plating process records
Oversee chemical cleaning and aqueous degreasing operations
Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment system
Maintain hazardous-waste disposal and inventory records
Assist the Facilities Manager with environmental compliance and hazardous-waste disposal reporting, including Tier II, RCRA Annual Generator, CERCLA, and FORM R reports
Maintain and improve ISO-9001-compliant plating procedures
Monitor departmental spending within budget constraints
Perform other duties assigned by the Chemical Operations Manager during slow periods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Formal educational training in Chemistry, preferably with Chemical Engineering/Chemistry degree, OR a minimum of 10–15 years of plating and coating experience in a production environment
Experience in environmental compliance and hazardous waste disposal is strongly desired
Wastewater treatment certification is strongly desired
Safety-oriented in a hazardous chemical environment
Must be authorized to work in the US
Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
Ability to work extended periods standing
Ability to wear required protective clothing and safety equipment
Ability to work with chemical waste, acids, caustics, cyanides, and other toxic substances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options
Dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking cessation support
Weight management program
Pet insurance
LifeLock identity protection
401(k)-retirement plan
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal days
10 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Incentive pay