Plating Operator - 1st shift- 90 Day Increase Eligible

TTM Technologies
life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Sterling
1200 East Severn Way (Show on map)
Dec 22, 2025
TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career - TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive. Why Join Us? At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here's a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success. Career Development: We invest in your growth - our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to the OAP program. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program's first year! Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends. Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge. TTM strives to invest in our team members at all levels - starting on your first day. To ensure the growth and development of our new hires, this position is eligible for a 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met. Scope: A Plating Operator is actively involved in various processes within the plating department to include etching, stripping and oxidizing PCB panels. Must maintain the work area in a safe environment while working with chemical processes and using high speed pressure equipment. Must meet or exceed output targets by understanding the product flow and handling procedures within the department. A Plating Operator will be exposed to hazardous waste while performing daily job duties. Operators will undergo Chemical Handling training prior to the start of performing these duties and will actively participate in ongoing hazardous waste and chemical handling training. Duties and Responsibilities: Operate wet process equipment for PCB panel processing through functions which include manual copper plating, solder plating, silver immersion, gold immersion, electroless copper, electrolytic gold, outer layer etching, organic coating, and hot air level processing. Set and maintain chemical processing equipment within operational parameters. Cautiously load racks in plating tanks while ensuring proper temperature/current of baths Read blueprints and traveler documents to produce and move products according to customer specifications and to verify that all previous operations were completed. Follow workflow dispatch as required while making allowances for schedule changes in response to Hot Jobs and customer requirements. Immediately report any and all quality issues with panels and chemical baths to supervisor and/or Process Engineers Assist Process Engineers in running chemical process evaluations. Perform preventative maintenance on all chemical machines. Use all required Personal Protective Equipment Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately. Follow all safety measures when handling chemicals and hazardous waste with regard to use, mixing and disposing chemicals. Essential Knowledge & Skills: Have a thorough knowledge of process chemistry. Good hand/eye coordination Ability to lift 40 pounds without straining. Ability to stand throughout entire shift. Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job. Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Two years' experience in the Wet Process department preferable or related chemical environment #LI-JS1 Compensation and Benefits: TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire. Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations. Export Statement: Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition ofForeign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.