Location: Newmarket, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Day Shift

Compensation: Salary to be discussed based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Electroplater to join our plating operation in Newmarket. The successful candidate must have hands‑on experience working with cyanide-based copper plating and other specification-driven plating processes.

Approximately 50% of this position will involve cyanide copper plating , so strong experience with cyanide copper chemistry, process control, and secure chemical handling is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform electroplating according to customer specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Operate and monitor cyanide copper plating processes.
- Perform plating with metals such as:

- Copper
- Nickel
- Gold
- Silver
- Tin

- Set up and operate both rack and barrel plating processes.
- Prepare parts for plating, including cleaning, rinsing, activating, and masking when required.
- Monitor plating times, temperatures, current density, solution levels, and other process parameters.
- Inspect finished parts for plating thickness, coverage, appearance, adhesion, and overall quality.
- Make appropriate process adjustments to maintain plating specifications.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Identify and report plating defects, equipment issues, or chemical/process concerns.




- Follow all procedures for safely handling cyanide-based solutions, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Follow all company health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Qualification:

- Previous hands-on experience as an industrial electroplater is required.
- Strong experience with cyanide copper plating is essential.
- Experience with copper, nickel, gold, silver, and tin plating is preferred.
- Experience with both rack and barrel plating is required.
- Experience working in a specification plating environment is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and follow plating specifications, work instructions, and process sheets.
- Knowledge of plating chemistry, solution controls, current density, plating thickness, and defect troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of chemical handling and workplace safety procedures.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
- Reliable and interested in a stable, long-term position.

What we offer:

- Permanent, full-time employment
- Long-term day-shift opportunity
- Stable work environment
- Compensation based on knowledge and plating experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.

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