Plating Operator

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

This is your opportunity to establish a role in the new Precision Meso-scale Technology Center (PMTC) in Colorado Springs. Delicate precision and care with the highest quality are at the heart of the leading-edge components made in the Precision Meso-scale Technology Center within Keysight. In this role, you will be providing process and production services in the Electroplating Department, adding metal to precision parts, improving their function and value.

• Uphold and enforce safety culture as it pertains to proper process and PPE usage within the workplace.
• Perform plating operator duties as required:
  * Prepare machined parts for the electroplating process.
  * Load prepared parts into the automated plating system.
  * Load the appropriate recipe programs for each part.
  * Initiate and monitor the plating process.
  * Inspect parts for defects once plating is complete utilizing various inspection criteria and tools.
  * Follow Process Apps.
  * Ensure 5S standards are upkept.
• Assist with other items as assigned.
• Work with plating technicians and engineers to ensure issues are evaluated and resolved.
• Align with other PMTC departments to process parts/jobs through their schedule to ensure absorption metrics are met.
• Be prepared to work overtime as business conditions require. Compensation for overtime worked will be in accordance with Colorado state law and company policy.

Keysight is looking for a highly motivated individual. Candidates must have the ability to function with a high level of responsibility, use good judgment and understand the impact of your decisions. A willingness to learn, strong teamwork ethic, a positive attitude, and flexibility will foster an environment that will support personal and professional growth. You will be working in cross functional teams including co-workers, engineers, maintenance technicians and management team.

* Proven success in a precision electroplating or similar operation to over-deliver on customer needs.
* At least 2 years' experience in metrology or measurement tooling and critical cosmetic inspection and handling of delicate and or small parts demonstrating rapid skill development and progressively increased proficiency.
* Must have effective verbal and written skills, enabling effective interaction with co-workers, engineers, maintenance technicians and management team.
* Must have demonstrated the comprehension skills to follow processing instructions, both formal and informal, and must have the ability to learn and retain instructions/information given.
* Must have the ability to perform math at a level to calculate processing rates and times.
* Must be able to read prints and comprehend GD&T methodology.
* You must be able to work in a process environment and be comfortable working in an environment with a variety of chemicals.

Pay Range:

USD $38,630.00 - USD $64,380.00 Year

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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