Production Associate – Metal Plating, 2nd or 3rd Shift

Job overview

The Production Associate – Metal Plating role is onsite in Toano, VA. Pay is $16 per hour, with second-shift pay of $17 per hour and third-shift pay of $18 per hour, including shift differentials. The Lee Group places talent with a manufacturing client and describes its purpose as aligning talent, growing businesses, and changing lives. The associate operates and monitors automated plating equipment, handles metal components, and inspects finished parts to support consistent production and quality. The role also involves maintaining records, following work instructions and safety procedures, and keeping the work area clean and organized.

What you'll do

• Operate and monitor automated metal plating equipment
• load, position, and unload metal parts
• monitor plating cycles
• inspect finished parts for coating consistency and defects
• report equipment or quality concerns
• maintain production records
• assist with routine cleaning and basic maintenance as directed
• follow safety procedures and use required PPE.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production associate

metal plating

toano va

the lee group

manufacturing

automated equipment

quality inspection

metal components

2nd shift

3:00 pm–11:30 pm

3rd shift

11:00 pm–7:00 am

$17–$18/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly pay
• medical, dental, and vision.

Why this role

Second shift is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM at $17 per hour; third shift is 11:00 PM–7:00 AM at $18 per hour. Overtime may be required.

About the employer

The Lee Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring. Sector: 33.