Enoch Guzman

Electroplating technician and former plating supervisor with experience in semiconductor, aerospace, and hermetic component manufacturing. Skilled in wafer-level plating, surface preparation, bath chemistry control, coating thickness measurement, and troubleshooting.

Background includes production scheduling, operator training, process documentation, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Senior Manufacturing Technician - Plating - FormFactor - Baldwin Park, CA; Carlsbad, CA (Current)

(2025-02)

• Perform plating, masking, and lapping operations according to process requirements.
• Inspect plating tanks, solution levels, and equipment setup before production.
• Monitor pH and bath parameters; make approved chemical additions and record readings.
• Collect process data and maintain records to support quality and traceability.
• Photograph parts before and after plating for quality verification.
• Complete track-in and track-out procedures and prepare daily production reports.

Plating Supervisor - Precision Hermetic Technology - Redlands, CA

(2012-07 - 2023-04)

• Supervised electroplating operations to meet coating thickness, process, and quality requirements.
• Operated the cleaning line and performed acid clean, permanganate, and bright dip treatments.
• Passivated components and used chemical processes to strip Au, Ni, and Cu coatings.
• Performed Liquid Hone operations and prepared parts through racking, wire attachment, and masking.
• Coordinated plating schedules, work-in-process flow, and priorities to meet shipment deadlines.
• Analyzed production, yield, efficiency, and labor reports to identify bottlenecks and support corrective action.
• Monitored current density, bath conditions, and cycle times for consistent plating performance.
• Worked with engineering and quality teams to resolve plating defects and process deviations.
• Trained operators in work procedures, process requirements, and safe equipment operation.
• Supported throughput and cost improvements while meeting customer specifications and internal requirements.

Plating Operator - Bodycote - Huntington Park, CA

(2011-12 - 2012-06)

• Operated equipment for chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, and nickel plating, including cyanide copper processes.
• Applied masking, passivated components, and performed sandblasting and copper stripping.
• Reviewed work orders to verify coating requirements, part dimensions, current settings, and processing times.
• Measured coating thickness to verify conformance to specifications.
• Performed routine equipment maintenance and reported repair needs to the supervisor.
• Provided production support to engineering and laboratory teams.

Plating Operator - Hermetic Seal - Rosemead, CA

(2004-08 - 2011-08)

• Performed gold, nickel, electroless nickel, nickel-boron, acid copper, cyanide copper, tin, and 60/40 tin-lead plating, as well as tin fusing.
• Followed production schedules and adjusted daily work to meet changing job requirements.
• Measured coating thickness to verify compliance with specifications.
• Maintained records of materials used, completed quantities, and labor hours.
• Handled hazardous waste according to established procedures and used designated disposal containers.

High School Diploma - CET-MAR