Job Description

EL DEGE Plating Pty Ltd is seeking a Chrome Plater to join our busy metal finishing, plating and chroming workshop at our new facility in Caboolture, Queensland. We specialise in high-quality decorative, protective and corrosion-resistant finishes for automotive parts, motorcycle parts, architectural fittings, industrial components, restoration pieces and specialist customer-owned metal components.

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This is a permanent or part-time workshop-based role suited to a reliable, hands-on Chrome Plating professional who takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality finishes. The successful applicant will work closely with the Workshop Manager and Polisher/s to prepare, plate, inspect and finish customer components to specification.

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About the Role

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As a Chrome Plater, you will use electrical current and chemical solutions to coat metal components with a thin layer of another metal. Your work will help enhance durability, prevent corrosion and provide decorative finishes that meet customer expectations and workplace quality standards.

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You will be responsible for preparing, cleaning, plating, inspecting and finishing metal components in accordance with customer specifications, production requirements, workplace procedures and Australian Work Health and Safety expectations.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Prepare metal components for chrome plating by cleaning, degreasing, polishing, masking, racking and inspecting parts before processing;
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- Operate chrome plating tanks, rectifiers, rinsing stations and related workshop equipment safely and effectively;
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- Use electrical current and chemical solutions to deposit metal coatings onto customer components for protective, corrosion-resistant or decorative finishes;
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- Monitor plating times, current settings, solution levels, temperatures and process conditions in line with workplace procedures;
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- Inspect components before, during and after plating to confirm coverage, adhesion, appearance, thickness and overall finish quality;
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- Handle a range of customer components, including automotive parts, motorcycle parts, architectural fittings, industrial components and restoration pieces;
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- Work from job cards, customer instructions, samples, drawings or supervisor and management directions to achieve the required finish;
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- Identify defects, contamination, poor adhesion, burning, dullness or other issues that may affect the final finish and report concerns promptly;
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- Assist with solution maintenance, filtration, testing, waste handling, packing and general metal finishing tasks when required and authorised;
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- Maintain tools, tanks, racks, equipment and work areas in a clean, safe and organised condition; and
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- Support production targets while maintaining workmanship, safety, environmental and customer quality standards.
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Skills, Experience and Attributes

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- Previous experience in chrome plating, metal finishing, plating, restoration, manufacturing or a similar workshop environment is required;
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- Good understanding of surface preparation, chemical handling, chrome plating processes and quality inspection;
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- Ability to produce consistent protective, corrosion-resistant or decorative metal finishes with strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship;
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- Confident use of workshop tools, plating equipment, racks, rectifiers and measuring or inspection equipment where required;
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- Ability to follow instructions, job cards, production priorities and safety procedures;
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- Sound awareness of chemical safety, PPE, electrical safety, ventilation, manual handling and environmental risks;
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- Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling customer-owned metal parts safely and carefully; and
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- Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
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What We Offer

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- Permanent or part time opportunity available for the right experienced candidate;
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- Negotiable wage for the right candidate;
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- Hands-on workshop role with a busy and established chrome plating business;
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- Opportunity to develop further skills in plating, chroming and specialist metal finishing; and
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- Varied work across automotive parts, motorcycle parts, architectural fittings, industrial components, restoration pieces and specialist customer-owned metal components.
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📌 Chrome Plater (Queensland)
🏢 El deGe Plating
📍 Queensland