Electroplating Technician

Standard Aero; Perth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking an Electroplating Technician to join their team. The position involves executing chemical processing operations, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates should have relevant training, technical skills, and experience in process improvement.

Qualifications

• Authorized Cat B Stamp Holder with appropriate competencies.
• Training in non-conformance root cause analysis and corrective actions required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical processing operations following approved procedures.
• Perform testing and analyses related to chemical processes.
• Mentor and train apprentices and team members.

Skills

Ability to interpret work orders

Knowledge of continuous process improvement tools

Ability to collect and analyze performance data

Education

Trainee Plater training

Institute of Metal Finishing Chemical Process Training

Job description

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The Electroplating Technician is responsible through the Plating Shop & Surface Finish Manager to the Operations Manager for:

• The chemical processing of aircraft components and their sub-assemblies to support maintenance across various platforms/programmes supported by the business.
• Periodic, lot testing, and solution analyses as described in customer-specific ASI and applicable Detailed Process Instructions (DPIs).

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical processing operations (including Nital Etch Inspection) in accordance with qualifications, authorizations, and current approved procedures, pollution prevention, and safety standards.
• Perform periodic, lot testing, and solution analyses following authorized procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to team targets and goals.
• Comply with Tool Control Procedures as per relevant ABM procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Undertake training and training others to ensure maximum flexibility and competence.
• Perform additional duties within the team to support output.
• Maintain cleanliness and remove debris from work areas promptly.
• Mentor, train, and support apprentices and team members.
• Ensure ongoing training is current and documentation is signed off.
• Adhere to Quality, Safety, Environmental Management Systems, and Business Manuals.

Authorities

• Authorized to perform chemical processing operations for which competence is recorded.
• Authorized to carry out testing and analyses within recorded competence.
• If holding a Cat B Stamp, authorized to self-certify and certify operations within approval codes.
• Authorized to operate the Effluent Treatment Plant with appropriate training and competence.

Job Requirements

Education and Training (Essential)

• Trainee Plater training.
• Institute of Metal Finishing Chemical Process Training.
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement tools, statistical techniques, and internal procedures.
• Training in non-conformance root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Technical Requirements (Essential)

• Ability to interpret work orders, source information, and detailed process instructions.
• Authorized Cat B Stamp Holder with appropriate competencies and approval codes.
• Ability to collect and analyze performance data related to chemical processing, reprocessing, rework, repairs, rejects, costs, turnaround times, waste, and scrap.