Electroplater

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Electroplater to join their Aircraft Landing Gear Maintenance team. In this permanent role, you will ensure the electroplating processes meet industry standards. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, material handling, and completing various plating processes. Candidates should have experience in machining and an understanding of electroplating. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered, along with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for professional development and training

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Qualifications

• Experience in machining and electroplating processes.
• Previous experience in a plating shop environment required.
• Familiarity with environmental issues in the electroplating industry.

Responsibilities

• Interpret process standards and drawings for electroplating.
• Use workshop equipment for material handling.
• Prepare parts for electroplating, utilizing masking techniques.

Skills

Machining experience

Electroplating processes understanding

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

Basic education level (at least GCSE or equivalent)

Job description

Our client, a leading name in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking an Electroplater to join their Aircraft Landing Gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) team. This permanent role is pivotal in ensuring the surface treatment of aircraft landing gear components meets the highest industry standards for safety and durability.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding and interpreting process standard practices, drawings, and company job cards
• Using the LTLGS Integrated Quality Management System IQ Move (training provided)
• Material handling, including workshop gantry cranes and slings
• Preparation of parts for electroplating, including masking techniques
• Surface preparation using grit blasting techniques (advantageous but not essential)
• Executing various electroplating processes such as Cadmium Plate, Dalic Cadmium plate, Nickel plating, Hard Chrome plating, Alocrom, Nital etch (acid etch inspection), and heat treatment of components
• Completing work in accordance with technical instructions and quality standards
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Maintaining a practical experience record of completed jobs (PER) book
• Potentially training personnel within a specified area subject to qualifications and experience

Job Requirements

• Experience in machining and an understanding of processes and procedures associated with electroplating
• Previous experience working in a plating shop environment
• Familiarity with the environmental issues associated with the electroplating industry
• Previous experience in an EASA 145 environment
• Basic understanding of COMAH (training provided)
• Ability to complete work to the correct quality standards
• Basic education level (at least GCSE or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Potential travel required
• Working within a leading aerospace MRO team

If you have a basic understanding of electroplating processes and are looking to advance your career within the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic team based in Hayes.