Plater

Who We Are

Western Enterprises, now part of the Marmon family, has been delivering excellence for over 60 years. We specialize in high-quality compressed gas solutions—from essential fittings to advanced manifold systems—designed and built in Ohio. We're a company fueled by innovation and dedication to quality, serving industries across the globe. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared mission to make a difference.

What You'll Do

As a Plater at our Avon Lake facility, you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing process by performing critical plating operations that ensure the durability and quality of our components. This hands-on position involves working with various chemicals and equipment to clean and plate metal parts according to precise specifications. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely handling and mixing acids and plating chemicals while using proper PPE 100% of the time.
• Following detailed plating and cleaning procedures, including documentation per methods (e.g., WEPM6001, WEPM8006).
• Monitoring chemical tanks, performing titrations, and maintaining proper chemical balance and temperatures.
• Loading parts into baskets or onto racks and immersing them in chemical and rinse solutions.
• Drying and inspecting parts to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Performing preventative maintenance and tank cleaning as needed.
• Identifying and reworking non-conforming parts.
• Collaborating with team members to meet efficiency and quality goals.
• Reporting chemical reorder points and urgent issues to supervisors.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Being present, punctual, and prepared for each shift.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in plating, chemical processing, or similar manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with safety standards related to chemical handling
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
• Physical ability to lift, push, and carry parts and materials
• Ability to follow instructions and documentation precisely
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-focused setting.

Bring your focus and work ethic to a role that helps shape high-performance products from the inside out. Apply now and join the Western team in Avon Lake—where precision meets purpose.