Surface Treatment Operator (Plating Operator) - Weekend Night Shift

Safran Systèmes d’Atterrissage; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing up to $3,500/year

Comprehensive group insurance (medical

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with 7% employer match

Health & wellness program – $300/year

Attendance bonus

Work clothing provided

Structured training program

Modern technology and equipment

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Mirabel, Canada, seeks an Electroplating Technician to perform chromium, zinc-nickel, and nickel plating processes. You will operate plating baths, monitor process parameters, and ensure parts meet specifications.

The role includes interpreting technical documents and maintaining QA records, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. The position offers a weekend night shift with competitive hourly wages, training progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• DEP or equivalent in surface treatment or aeronautical assembly.
• Minimum two years of aeronautics experience.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and adjust the anode cage or anodes on the part.
• Perform electroplating operations using chemical plating or rinsing solution tanks.
• Monitor parameters (amperage, duration, etc.).
• Place the part in the embrittlement relief oven and program heating cycles.
• Resolve technical issues when necessary.
• Inspect parts to ensure specifications and take corrective actions.
• Organize work and plan tasks based on priorities.
• Consult technical documents and fill QA records as needed.
• Contribute to safety, quality, costs and on-time delivery improvements.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Results oriented

Observational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

DEP in surface treatment / aeronautical assembly

Job description

165 TONS RELY ON OUR KNOW-HOW

Safran Landing Systems is a subsidiary of Safran Landing Systems, a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The Mirabel plant is dedicated to the manufacturing of major landing gear components for Airbus A320, A330, and A350 models, and the Boeing 787. It features state-of-the-art equipment for machining, polishing, and special processes, including heat treatment, shot peening, and surface treatments

The work consists of performing chromium, zinc-nickel, and nickel electroplating operations using anodes, shapes, anode cages, tanks, chemical solutions, and other techniques.

Tasks include:

• Install and adjust the anode cage or anodes on the part
• Perform electroplating operations using chemical plating or rinsing solution tanks, in accordance with procedures.
• Monitor parameters (amperage, duration, etc.).
• Place the part in the embrittlement relief oven and program the heating cycle.
• Resolve technical issues when necessary.
• Inspect the part to ensure compliance with specifications and take necessary measures if abnormal situations are detected
• Organize work and schedule tasks based on received instructions regarding parts to be treated in priority.
• Consult technical documents such as working drawings, operation sheets, procedures on the computer and fill out appropriate Quality Assurance documentation as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operations and the achievement of objectives in terms of safety, quality, costs, on-time delivery.

Weekend night shift: from Friday to Saturday 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Saturday to Sunday 6:10 PM to 6:10 AM, and Sunday 5:50 PM to 10:50 PM

Note: Depending on collective agreement rules, the position could change shifts (day, evening, night, or weekend)

• Compensation for this position starts between $31.18 and $45.12 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and qualifications. With internal training and your progression in acquiring skills related to the position, the hourly wage will increase up to a maximum of $48.97.
• An annual profit-sharing program (max $3,500/year)
• A comprehensive group insurance program 100% paid by the employer (medical/dental/vision, short and long-term disability, travel, health credit account)
• A super competitive retirement plan where the employer contributes 7% if you contribute 1%
• Health and wellness program – $300/year reimbursement
• Hours bank
• Sick / family days
• Attendance bonus
• Work clothing provided (including cleaning)
• Structured training to help you acquire the skills needed for your position
• A factory with modern technologies and equipment
• A company with high standards in quality, health and safety, environment, ethics, innovation, and technical expertise

Requirements

• Vocational Diploma (DEP) in surface treatment, aeronautical mechanical assembly, aeronautical structure assembly, aeronautical circuit assembly-wiring, welding-assembly, or composite materials
• Minimum of two years of experience in aeronautics
• Manual dexterity
• Computer knowledge (basic)
• Observational skills
• Analytical mindset
• Attention to detail / Rigor
• Organizational skills / Priority management
• Autonomy
• Results-oriented

We apply an employment equity access program and invite women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to submit their applications. Persons with disabilities can receive assistance for the pre-selection and selection process if desired.

The masculine gender is used without any discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. Note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who are not Canadian citizens will only be considered if they already hold a Canadian work permit in order to fill the position within a reasonable timeframe.

By submitting your application, you agree that Safran retains the information contained in your application in a database to contact you for future positions.