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Bel Fuse Inc

Plater

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What they do

A Plating Machine Operator operates and maintains plating or coating machines, including electrolyte processes, to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces.

$45,831 / year median in Minnesota

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

A Plater will plate and clean components in a manner that will meet or exceed established product quality and safety standards while meeting production metrics. Also maintain plating lines, tanks and equipment to ensure the department's production meets specifications, quality and safety practices.
Are You Looking To:
Familiar with and able to run all equipment and plating lines in the department with little or no supervision. Resolve issues for various plating areas ensuring that they consistently meet specification for proper plating, and plates product as needed to meet production and quality levels. Instruct personnel in the proper setup and process procedures to clean and plate in all areas of plating department. Observe established safe working and housekeeping procedures. Promptly correct and/or notify Supervisor of hazardous situations. Participate in and take proactive roles in AS9100, ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification. Performs other related duties and projects as required and assigned.
Are You Ready To:
  • Assume other projects and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is presumed to be an essential function of all employment.
  • Position reports to Production Supervisor. Primary contact is with internal personnel requiring training skills. Must be able to function in a team environment and work to accomplish team and company goals with ability to negotiate and compromise.
  • Must communicate openly about work-related issues. Has contact with internal and external customers and co-workers.
  • The position is accountable for efficient set-ups and production of quality parts on a daily basis with limited direct supervision. Must independently make complex bath and process adjustments and train others in proper procedures. Team performance measures are directly impacted by actions.
  • Employee may be responsible for the generation, labeling, storage, and other general management of hazardous waste.
Employee requires "Hazardous Waste Management Training" once per year in accordance with Minn.
R. 7045.0292
if job responsibilities include handling hazardous waste.
What You'll Need:
  • 1-2 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
  • Must be a
US Citizen or Permanent Resident What You'll Get:
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Participation in the annual bonus program. 401(k) with company match.
Health coverage:
Medical, Dental, Vision, plus HSA and FSA options.
Insurance coverage:
Company life insurance and short- & long-term disability.
Time off and extras:
PTO (vacation/holidays/sick/personal), pet insurance, and tuition reimbursement. To review a full listing of our benefits, please refer to the 2026 Bel Fuse Benefits Summary and Paid Time Off Benefits, or by visiting the Bel Fuse Careers page. Work Opportunity Bel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Bel is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Pay:
$22.32 - $26.67 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person