Job Overview

Oversees day-to-day operations of the plating team, defines goals, improves technologies, and determines the best action to meet schedules and resolve technical issues.

Job Requirements
- Lead and supervise shift operations of reel-to-reel plating lines.
- Ensure adherence to production schedules, throughput targets, and delivery commitments.
- Monitor plating parameters such as current density, line speed, bath chemistry, temperature, and ph.
- Ensure correct setup and changeover of plating reels and materials.
- Minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Coordinate with maintenance team for equipment downtime and preventive maintenance.
- Perform first-level troubleshooting of plating line issues (electrical, mechanical, chemical).
- Ensure plating tanks, rectifiers, pumps, filters, and dosing systems are functioning properly.
- Ensure plating thickness, adhesion, and surface quality meet specifications.
- Monitor and control bath chemistry (Ni, Sn, Au, Ag) with regular analysis and adjustments.
- Identify and troubleshoot defects




- Collaborate with QA and engineering teams for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Lead, allocate, and supervise operators and technicians during shift.
- Conduct shift briefings and task assignments.
- Train and mentor operators in plating processes, quality standards, and safety practices.
- Monitor team performance and discipline.
- Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health Safety) regulations.
- Enforce safe handling of chemicals (acids, cyanides, metal salts).
- Ensure use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.
- Support process optimization and current product introduction (NPI).

Skill Set and Profile
- Strong knowledge of electroplating processes (Ni, Sn, Au, Ag)
- Understanding of plating systems, SAP
- Process troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Leadership, Training team and team management

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