Aerospace Plating Technician: Precision Chrome & Nickel

Héroux-Devtek; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37-hour week

25 days + holidays

Generous pension

Life assurance 3x salary

Medical benefits from day one

Retail & gym discounts

Loyalty bonuses

Learning & growth

Diversity culture

Team building events

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek in the United Kingdom seeks a Plating Technician to produce conforming aerospace components through electroplating of hard chrome, nickel, and cadmium coatings. The role requires working to tight tolerances and following precise work instructions.

You will prepare parts, set up jigs, and calculate plating parameters while collaborating with teammates and working independently to ensure quality. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electroplating experience including HVOF coating, cadmium, nickel and chrome plating.
• Experience with metal finishing and polishing.
• Skilled in working to tight tolerances and familiar with GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for plating using masking techniques.
• Apply jigs and tooling to ensure correct plating deposits.
• Calculate optimal plating settings, including amperage and timing.
• Follow detailed work instructions to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also working independently.

Skills

Electroplating

HVOF coating

Cadmium plating

Nickel plating

Chrome plating

Metal finishing

Polishing

GD&T

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Héroux-Devtek in the United Kingdom seeks a Plating Technician to produce conforming aerospace components through electroplating of hard chrome, nickel, and cadmium coatings. The role requires working to tight tolerances and following precise work instructions.

You will prepare parts, set up jigs, and calculate plating parameters while collaborating with teammates and working independently to ensure quality. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.